Leipzig to Stuttgart distance
The distance from Leipzig (Germany) to Stuttgart (Germany) is 485 km by road, with a driving time of about 4 h 56 min. The straight-line distance is 365 km (227 miles); Stuttgart lies to the SW of Leipzig.
Reverse direction: Stuttgart to Leipzig distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 365 km | 57 min |
| Car (road) | 485 km | 4 h 56 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Leipzig to Stuttgart would cost roughly 978–1315 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 485 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.
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 |
Stuttgart
Stuttgart is located in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 48° 46′ 33.05″ N, 9° 10′ 58.56″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 48.78 |
| Longitude | 9.18 |
| Region | Baden-Württemberg |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 612,663 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Leipzig and Stuttgart is at 50.07° N, 10.74° E.
The nearest town is Kirchlauter, Landkreis Haßberge, Bayern — about 182 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Leipzig from Stuttgart?
By car it is 485 km, with a driving time of about 4 h 56 min. The straight-line distance between Leipzig and Stuttgart is 365 kilometres (227 miles or 197 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Leipzig to Stuttgart?
The driving distance is 485 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 4 h 56 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Stuttgart from Leipzig?
Stuttgart lies to the SW (220°) as seen from Leipzig.
How long is a flight from Leipzig to Stuttgart?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 57 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Leipzig to Stuttgart cost?
Over 485 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Leipzig to Stuttgart would cost roughly 978–1315 € 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 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 |
Distances from Stuttgart
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Stuttgart → Reutlingen | 40 km |
| Stuttgart → Heilbronn | 53 km |
| Stuttgart → Pforzheim | 54 km |
| Stuttgart → Karlsruhe | 80 km |
| Stuttgart → Ulm | 92 km |
| Stuttgart → Heidelberg | 120 km |
| Stuttgart → Mannheim | 133 km |
| Stuttgart → Ludwigshafen | 138 km |