Bielefeld to Oberhausen distance
The distance from Bielefeld (Germany) to Oberhausen (Germany) is 157 km by road, with a driving time of about 1 h 32 min. The straight-line distance is 129 km (80 miles); Oberhausen lies to the WSW of Bielefeld.
Reverse direction: Oberhausen to Bielefeld distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 129 km | 40 min |
| Car (road) | 157 km | 1 h 32 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 Oberhausen would cost roughly 322–430 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 157 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 |
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 Bielefeld and Oberhausen is at 51.76° N, 7.69° E.
The nearest town is Drensteinfurt, Kreis Warendorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 65 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Bielefeld from Oberhausen?
By car it is 157 km, with a driving time of about 1 h 32 min. The straight-line distance between Bielefeld and Oberhausen is 129 kilometres (80 miles or 70 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Bielefeld to Oberhausen?
The driving distance is 157 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 1 h 32 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Oberhausen from Bielefeld?
Oberhausen lies to the WSW (243°) as seen from Bielefeld.
How long is a flight from Bielefeld to Oberhausen?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 40 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Bielefeld to Oberhausen cost?
Over 157 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Bielefeld to Oberhausen would cost roughly 322–430 € 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 → Dortmund | 112 km |
| Bielefeld → Winterberg | 115 km |
| Bielefeld → Hagen | 125 km |
| Bielefeld → Recklinghausen | 125 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 |
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