Dresden to Leipzig distance
The distance from Dresden (Germany) to Leipzig (Germany) is 113 km by road, with a driving time of about 1 h 19 min. The straight-line distance is 100 km (62 miles); Leipzig lies to the WNW of Dresden.
Reverse direction: Leipzig to Dresden distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 100 km | 38 min |
| Car (road) | 113 km | 1 h 19 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Dresden to Leipzig would cost roughly 234–311 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 113 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.
Dresden
Dresden is located in Sachsen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 3′ 1.47″ N, 13° 44′ 14.14″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.05 |
| Longitude | 13.74 |
| Region | Sachsen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 564,904 |
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 Dresden and Leipzig is at 51.2° N, 13.06° E.
The nearest town is Großweitzschen, Landkreis Mittelsachsen, Sachsen — about 50 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Dresden from Leipzig?
By car it is 113 km, with a driving time of about 1 h 19 min. The straight-line distance between Dresden and Leipzig is 100 kilometres (62 miles or 54 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Dresden to Leipzig?
The driving distance is 113 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 1 h 19 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Leipzig from Dresden?
Leipzig lies to the WNW (289°) as seen from Dresden.
How long is a flight from Dresden to Leipzig?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 38 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Dresden to Leipzig cost?
Over 113 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Dresden to Leipzig would cost roughly 234–311 € 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 Dresden
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Dresden → Chemnitz | 76 km |
| Dresden → Cottbus | 105 km |
| Dresden → Halle (Saale) | 145 km |
| Dresden → Prague | 149 km |
| Dresden → Karlovy Vary | 170 km |
| Dresden → Wittenberg | 172 km |
| Dresden → Jena | 173 km |
| Dresden → Berlin | 191 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 → Magdeburg | 122 km |
| Leipzig → Quedlinburg | 126 km |
| Leipzig → Weimar | 129 km |
| Leipzig → Erfurt | 147 km |