Bielefeld to Dortmund distance
The distance from Bielefeld (Germany) to Dortmund (Germany) is 112 km by road, with a driving time of about 1 h 13 min. The straight-line distance is 92 km (57 miles); Dortmund lies to the SW of Bielefeld.
Reverse direction: Dortmund to Bielefeld distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 92 km | 37 min |
| Car (road) | 112 km | 1 h 13 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Bielefeld to Dortmund would cost roughly 232–308 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 112 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.
Bielefeld
Bielefeld is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 52° 1′ 19.53″ N, 8° 31′ 40.36″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 52.02 |
| Longitude | 8.53 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 331,605 |
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 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Bielefeld and Dortmund is at 51.77° N, 7.99° E.
The nearest town is Beckum, Kreis Warendorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 46 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Bielefeld from Dortmund?
By car it is 112 km, with a driving time of about 1 h 13 min. The straight-line distance between Bielefeld and Dortmund is 92 kilometres (57 miles or 50 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Bielefeld to Dortmund?
The driving distance is 112 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 1 h 13 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Dortmund from Bielefeld?
Dortmund lies to the SW (233°) as seen from Bielefeld.
How long is a flight from Bielefeld to Dortmund?
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 Bielefeld to Dortmund cost?
Over 112 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Bielefeld to Dortmund would cost roughly 232–308 € 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 Bielefeld
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Bielefeld → Paderborn | 47 km |
| Bielefeld → Osnabrück | 57 km |
| Bielefeld → Hamm | 83 km |
| Bielefeld → Hanover | 109 km |
| Bielefeld → Winterberg | 115 km |
| Bielefeld → Hagen | 125 km |
| Bielefeld → Recklinghausen | 125 km |
| Bielefeld → Herne | 128 km |
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 |
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