Distance between Leuven and Mechelen

The distance from Leuven to Mechelen is 16 miles by road. Road takes approximately 25 minutes and goes through Herent, Kampenhout and Boortmeerbeek.

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Point Distance Time Fuel
Leuven 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
N26 4 mi, 06 min
Herent 4 mi 0:06 06 min 0.0 gal
N26 3 mi, 04 min
Kampenhout 7 mi 0:10 10 min 0.2 gal
N26 2 mi, 03 min
Boortmeerbeek 9 mi 0:14 14 min 0.3 gal
N26 6 mi, 11 min
Mechelen 16 mi 0:25 25 min 0.4 gal

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to drive from Leuven to Mechelen?

Fuel cost: 2.1 USD

This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 15.5 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.82 USD / gal)

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How long is a car ride from Leuven to Mechelen?

Driving time: 25 min

This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.

  • 11 mi with a maximum speed 43 mph = 15 min
  • 4 mi with a maximum speed 31 mph = 7 min
  • 1 mi with a maximum speed 19 mph = 3 min

The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.

How far is Leuven to Mechelen by land?

The distance between Leuven and Mechelen is 15.5 mi by road.

Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Leuven and Mechelen respectively.

What city is halfway between Leuven and Mechelen?

The halfway point between Leuven and Mechelen is Kampenhout. It is located about 1 mi from the exact midpoint by road.

The distance from Kampenhout to Leuven is 7 mi and driving will take about 10 min. The road between Kampenhout and Mechelen has length 9 mi and will take approximately 14 min.

The other cities located close to halfway point:

  • Boortmeerbeek is in 9 mi from Leuven and 6 mi from Mechelen

Where is Leuven in relation to Mechelen?

Leuven is located 14 mi south-east of Mechelen.

Leuven has geographic coordinates: latitude 50.8792, longitude 4.70117.

Mechelen has geographic coordinates: latitude 51.02814, longitude 4.48034.

Which highway goes from Leuven to Mechelen?

The route from Leuven to Mechelen follows N26.

Other minor sections pass along the road:

  • R12: 1 mi
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