Dresden to Leipzig: Road Trip Guide & Distance

62.4 miles 100.4 km · straight line
70.4 miles actual route 113.3 km · driving distance
1h 24min estimated drive time
€12 - €15 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
289° WNW bearing direction

How far is Dresden from Leipzig?

The distance from Dresden to Leipzig is 62.4 miles (100.4 km) as the crow flies. Leipzig is located WNW of Dresden. By car, the driving distance is approximately 70.4 miles, taking about 1h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. Both are located in Germany.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Dresden and Leipzig. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Dresden to Leipzig

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 24min €12 - €15 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 41min $6–$11* Budget

Quick Facts

Dresden
51.05°N, 13.74°E
Europe/Berlin
113m elevation
Leipzig
51.34°N, 12.37°E
Europe/Berlin
113m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 21 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 399.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM