Dortmund to Düsseldorf distance
The distance from Dortmund (Germany) to Düsseldorf (Germany) is 68 km by road, with a driving time of about 55 min. The straight-line distance is 57 km (36 miles); Düsseldorf lies to the SW of Dortmund.
Reverse direction: Düsseldorf to Dortmund distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 57 km | 34 min |
| Car (road) | 68 km | 55 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Dortmund to Düsseldorf would cost roughly 144–190 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 68 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.
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 |
Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 13′ 22.95″ N, 6° 46′ 56.84″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.22 |
| Longitude | 6.78 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 618,685 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Dortmund and Düsseldorf is at 51.37° N, 7.12° E.
The nearest town is Hattingen, Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 29 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Dortmund from Düsseldorf?
By car it is 68 km, with a driving time of about 55 min. The straight-line distance between Dortmund and Düsseldorf is 57 kilometres (36 miles or 31 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Dortmund to Düsseldorf?
The driving distance is 68 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 55 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Düsseldorf from Dortmund?
Düsseldorf lies to the SW (236°) as seen from Dortmund.
How long is a flight from Dortmund to Düsseldorf?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 34 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Dortmund to Düsseldorf cost?
Over 68 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Dortmund to Düsseldorf would cost roughly 144–190 € 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 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 |
Distances from Düsseldorf
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Düsseldorf → Solingen | 27 km |
| Düsseldorf → Duisburg | 28 km |
| Düsseldorf → Krefeld | 28 km |
| Düsseldorf → Wuppertal | 31 km |
| Düsseldorf → Mönchengladbach | 31 km |
| Düsseldorf → Mülheim | 32 km |
| Düsseldorf → Leverkusen | 33 km |
| Düsseldorf → Essen | 35 km |
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