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Distance from Leipzig to Aken Aachen

Leipzig to Aken Aachen is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 560.9 km in roughly 5 hrs 48 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Leipzig → Aken Aachen
Road distance
560.9 km
348.5 mi • 302.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
444.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.26×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
40
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 48 min
Return: 11 hrs 37 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 hrs 48 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
96.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 18 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R938.90
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R943.34
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,045.91
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,054.39
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,238.82
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,244.68
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,380.02
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,391.21
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,630.03
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,637.74
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,815.82
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,830.54
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5 hrs 48 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
6 hrs 3 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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560.9 km 5 hrs 48 min
Start Leipzig
Finish Aken Aachen
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  1. Head on Salzgäßchen
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Reichsstraße
    0.3 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right onto Brühl
    0.0 km
  4. Turn left onto Am Hallischen Tor
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left onto Tröndlinring
    0.4 km
  6. Turn left onto Goerdelerring
    0.3 km
  7. Continue left onto Dittrichring
    0.5 km
  8. Continue straight onto Martin-Luther-Ring
    0.3 km
  9. Continue straight onto Harkortstraße
    0.4 km
  10. Continue straight onto Floßplatz
    0.3 km
  11. Continue straight onto Dufourstraße
    0.1 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork onto Wundtstraße
    2.1 km
  13. Continue straight
    7.2 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight right towards A 38: Dresden
    0.2 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork towards A 38: Göttingen
    0.6 km
  16. Merge slight left towards A 9: Göttingen
    88.4 km
  17. Keep slight left at the fork towards A 38
    117.2 km
  18. Merge slight left towards Frankfurt am Main
    37.2 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight right towards A 44: Dortmund
    0.3 km
  20. Continue straight
    0.4 km
  21. Continue straight
    146.5 km
  22. Take the exit ramp slight right
    0.1 km
  23. Keep slight left at the fork towards A 1: Köln
    0.4 km
  24. Keep slight right at the fork towards A 1: Köln
    0.5 km
  25. Keep slight left at the fork towards A 1: Köln
    1.0 km
  26. Merge slight left
    96.3 km
  27. Take the exit ramp slight right
    0.1 km
  28. Keep slight right at the fork towards A 4: Aachen
    0.5 km
  29. Merge slight left
    52.1 km
  30. Keep slight left at the fork towards Aachen-Europaplatz
    4.9 km
  31. Go straight onto Europaplatz
    0.1 km
  32. Continue slight left onto Europaplatz
    0.1 km
  33. Keep slight right at the fork onto Europaplatz towards Zentrum
    0.3 km
  34. Continue straight onto Blücherplatz
    0.2 km
  35. Continue left onto Jülicher Straße towards Zentrum
    0.5 km
  36. Continue straight onto Peterstraße
    0.6 km
  37. Turn right onto Ursulinerstraße
    0.1 km
  38. Turn slight right onto Buchkremerstraße
    0.2 km
  39. Keep slight left at the fork onto Büchel
    0.0 km
  40. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Halfway point
279.8 km
Sachsen to Nordrhein-Westfalen
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 54 min • 2 hrs 54 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Sachsen to Nordrhein-Westfalen
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Leipzig → Aken Aachen
Sachsen to Nordrhein-Westfalen
Start area Origin
Leipzig, Sachsen
Destination area Arrival
Aken Aachen, Nordrhein-Westfalen
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Leipzig → Aken Aachen
Leipzig Origin postcode
Not available
Aken Aachen Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Sachsen to Nordrhein-Westfalen
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
267.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
284.5 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
188.4 km
Rev Related route set
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Aken Aachen → Leipzig
Leipzig ↔ Aken Aachen
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Leipzig 51.34063, 12.37473
Midpoint
279.8 km
Total: 560.9 km
Midpoint 279.8 km
560.9 km 5 hrs 48 min
Destination Aken Aachen 50.77635, 6.08386

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Sachsen to Nordrhein-Westfalen
One-way road span 560.9 km
Return-cycle span 1,121.7 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 48 min
Maneuver count 40
Maneuver density 7.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 279.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start 51.34063, 12.37473
Midpoint 51.37533, 9.27469
End 50.77635, 6.08386
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Questions 9
How far is Leipzig from Aken Aachen? +
Leipzig is about 560.9 km from Aken Aachen by road.
How long does it take from Leipzig to Aken Aachen? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 48 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Leipzig to Aken Aachen in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Leipzig to Aken Aachen? +
Taxi may be available, but for this route it is better to confirm the latest fare at the local taxi rank.
What's the estimated fuel amount from Leipzig to Aken Aachen? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R938.90 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R943.34 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,045.91 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,054.39 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Leipzig to Aken Aachen? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a long trip. Plan rest stops, avoid driving tired, and be careful with late-night travel.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. Take a short break about every 2 hours if possible. This route crosses a provincial boundary. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Salzgäßchen
From Leipzig To Aken Aachen
Reichsstraße
From Leipzig To Aken Aachen
Brühl
From Leipzig To Aken Aachen
Am Hallischen Tor
From Leipzig To Aken Aachen
Tröndlinring
From Leipzig To Aken Aachen
Goerdelerring
From Leipzig To Aken Aachen
Dittrichring
From Leipzig To Aken Aachen
Martin-Luther-Ring
From Leipzig To Aken Aachen
Harkortstraße
From Leipzig To Aken Aachen
Floßplatz
From Leipzig To Aken Aachen

Route Locations

Start area
Leipzig, Sachsen
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Aken Aachen, Nordrhein-Westfalen
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 267.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 284.5 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 188.4 km
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About 161.5 km Difference: 399.4 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
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