Aachen to Oberhausen distance
The distance from Aachen (Germany) to Oberhausen (Germany) is 127 km by road, with a driving time of about 1 h 21 min. The straight-line distance is 96 km (60 miles); Oberhausen lies to the NE of Aachen.
Reverse direction: Oberhausen to Aachen distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 96 km | 37 min |
| Car (road) | 127 km | 1 h 21 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Aachen to Oberhausen would cost roughly 262–349 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 127 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.
Aachen
Aachen is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 46′ 31.24″ N, 6° 5′ 1.99″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.78 |
| Longitude | 6.08 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 262,670 |
Oberhausen
Oberhausen is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 29′ 16.23″ N, 6° 51′ 47.91″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.49 |
| Longitude | 6.86 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 213,646 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Aachen and Oberhausen is at 51.13° N, 6.47° E.
The nearest town is Jüchen, Rhein-Kreis Neuss, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 48 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Aachen from Oberhausen?
By car it is 127 km, with a driving time of about 1 h 21 min. The straight-line distance between Aachen and Oberhausen is 96 kilometres (60 miles or 52 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Aachen to Oberhausen?
The driving distance is 127 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 1 h 21 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Oberhausen from Aachen?
Oberhausen lies to the NE (34°) as seen from Aachen.
How long is a flight from Aachen to Oberhausen?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 37 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Aachen to Oberhausen cost?
Over 127 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Aachen to Oberhausen would cost roughly 262–349 € 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 Aachen
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Aachen → Monschau | 36 km |
| Aachen → Mönchengladbach | 67 km |
| Aachen → Cologne | 70 km |
| Aachen → Neuss | 74 km |
| Aachen → Düsseldorf | 80 km |
| Aachen → Leverkusen | 85 km |
| Aachen → Bonn | 91 km |
| Aachen → Krefeld | 91 km |
Distances from Oberhausen
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Oberhausen → Essen | 16 km |
| Oberhausen → Duisburg | 17 km |
| Oberhausen → Gelsenkirchen | 18 km |
| Oberhausen → Herne | 27 km |
| Oberhausen → Bochum | 31 km |
| Oberhausen → Recklinghausen | 38 km |
| Oberhausen → Düsseldorf | 39 km |
| Oberhausen → Krefeld | 43 km |