Chemnitz to Oberhausen distance
The distance from Chemnitz (Germany) to Oberhausen (Germany) is 512 km by road, with a driving time of about 5 h 22 min. The straight-line distance is 429 km (266 miles); Oberhausen lies to the WNW of Chemnitz.
Reverse direction: Oberhausen to Chemnitz distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 429 km | 62 min |
| Car (road) | 512 km | 5 h 22 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Chemnitz to Oberhausen would cost roughly 1032–1388 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 512 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.
Chemnitz
Chemnitz is located in Sachsen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 49′ 41.60″ N, 12° 55′ 15.08″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.83 |
| Longitude | 12.92 |
| Region | Sachsen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 245,618 |
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 Chemnitz and Oberhausen is at 51.2° N, 9.91° E.
The nearest town is Meißner, Hessen — about 214 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Chemnitz from Oberhausen?
By car it is 512 km, with a driving time of about 5 h 22 min. The straight-line distance between Chemnitz and Oberhausen is 429 kilometres (266 miles or 231 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Chemnitz to Oberhausen?
The driving distance is 512 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 5 h 22 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Oberhausen from Chemnitz?
Oberhausen lies to the WNW (282°) as seen from Chemnitz.
How long is a flight from Chemnitz to Oberhausen?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 62 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Chemnitz to Oberhausen cost?
Over 512 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Chemnitz to Oberhausen would cost roughly 1032–1388 € 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 Chemnitz
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Chemnitz → Dresden | 76 km |
| Chemnitz → Leipzig | 83 km |
| Chemnitz → Karlovy Vary | 88 km |
| Chemnitz → Jena | 109 km |
| Chemnitz → Weimar | 134 km |
| Chemnitz → Halle (Saale) | 136 km |
| Chemnitz → Erfurt | 152 km |
| Chemnitz → Prague | 161 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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