Dortmund to Leipzig distance
The distance from Dortmund (Germany) to Leipzig (Germany) is 418 km by road, with a driving time of about 4 h 20 min. The straight-line distance is 341 km (212 miles); Leipzig lies to the E of Dortmund.
Reverse direction: Leipzig to Dortmund distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 341 km | 56 min |
| Car (road) | 418 km | 4 h 20 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Dortmund to Leipzig would cost roughly 844–1135 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 418 km by road.
Estimated cost of a regular metered taxi under the municipal tariff (base fare + per-kilometre rate, 2026). Tariffs are set per municipality by ordinance and may differ; only the meter in the vehicle is binding. Not a booking, no guarantee.
Dortmund
Dortmund is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 30′ 48.91″ N, 7° 27′ 55.07″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.51 |
| Longitude | 7.47 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 603,462 |
Leipzig
Leipzig is located in Sachsen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 20′ 22.90″ N, 12° 22′ 23.07″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.34 |
| Longitude | 12.37 |
| Region | Sachsen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 611,850 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Dortmund and Leipzig is at 51.45° N, 9.92° E.
The nearest town is Friedland, Landkreis Göttingen, Niedersachsen — about 170 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Dortmund from Leipzig?
By car it is 418 km, with a driving time of about 4 h 20 min. The straight-line distance between Dortmund and Leipzig is 341 kilometres (212 miles or 184 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Dortmund to Leipzig?
The driving distance is 418 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 4 h 20 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Leipzig from Dortmund?
Leipzig lies to the E (91°) as seen from Dortmund.
How long is a flight from Dortmund to Leipzig?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 56 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Dortmund to Leipzig cost?
Over 418 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Dortmund to Leipzig would cost roughly 844–1135 € under the municipal tariff — base fare plus per-kilometre rate, 2026. Surcharges, waiting time and luggage are not included; only the meter in the vehicle is binding.
Distances from Dortmund
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Dortmund → Bochum | 21 km |
| Dortmund → Herne | 25 km |
| Dortmund → Hagen | 26 km |
| Dortmund → Recklinghausen | 31 km |
| Dortmund → Essen | 35 km |
| Dortmund → Gelsenkirchen | 36 km |
| Dortmund → Hamm | 42 km |
| Dortmund → Mülheim | 46 km |
Distances from Leipzig
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Leipzig → Halle (Saale) | 40 km |
| Leipzig → Wittenberg | 70 km |
| Leipzig → Chemnitz | 83 km |
| Leipzig → Jena | 94 km |
| Leipzig → Dresden | 113 km |
| Leipzig → Magdeburg | 122 km |
| Leipzig → Quedlinburg | 126 km |
| Leipzig → Weimar | 129 km |