Dortmund to Duisburg distance
The distance from Dortmund (Germany) to Duisburg (Germany) is 57 km by road, with a driving time of about 46 min. The straight-line distance is 49 km (31 miles); Duisburg lies to the W of Dortmund.
Reverse direction: Duisburg to Dortmund distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 49 km | 34 min |
| Car (road) | 57 km | 46 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 Duisburg would cost roughly 122–160 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 57 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 |
Duisburg
Duisburg is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 26′ 3.87″ N, 6° 45′ 44.39″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.43 |
| Longitude | 6.76 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 502,270 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Dortmund and Duisburg is at 51.47° N, 7.11° E.
The nearest town is Gelsenkirchen, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 25 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Dortmund from Duisburg?
By car it is 57 km, with a driving time of about 46 min. The straight-line distance between Dortmund and Duisburg is 49 kilometres (31 miles or 27 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Dortmund to Duisburg?
The driving distance is 57 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 46 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Duisburg from Dortmund?
Duisburg lies to the W (260°) as seen from Dortmund.
How long is a flight from Dortmund to Duisburg?
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 Duisburg cost?
Over 57 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Dortmund to Duisburg would cost roughly 122–160 € 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 Duisburg
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Duisburg → Mülheim | 15 km |
| Duisburg → Oberhausen | 17 km |
| Duisburg → Bottrop | 23 km |
| Duisburg → Essen | 25 km |
| Duisburg → Düsseldorf | 28 km |
| Duisburg → Krefeld | 28 km |
| Duisburg → Gelsenkirchen | 32 km |
| Duisburg → Neuss | 34 km |