Dortmund to Erfurt distance
The distance from Dortmund (Germany) to Erfurt (Germany) is 316 km by road, with a driving time of about 3 h 30 min. The straight-line distance is 255 km (158 miles); Erfurt lies to the ESE of Dortmund.
Reverse direction: Erfurt to Dortmund distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 255 km | 49 min |
| Car (road) | 316 km | 3 h 30 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 Erfurt would cost roughly 640–859 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 316 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 |
Erfurt
Erfurt is located in Thüringen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 59′ 5.16″ N, 11° 1′ 47.57″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.98 |
| Longitude | 11.03 |
| Region | Thüringen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 218,793 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Dortmund and Erfurt is at 51.26° N, 9.26° E.
The nearest town is Bad Emstal, Landkreis Kassel, Hessen — about 127 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Dortmund from Erfurt?
By car it is 316 km, with a driving time of about 3 h 30 min. The straight-line distance between Dortmund and Erfurt is 255 kilometres (158 miles or 138 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Dortmund to Erfurt?
The driving distance is 316 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 3 h 30 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Erfurt from Dortmund?
Erfurt lies to the ESE (102°) as seen from Dortmund.
How long is a flight from Dortmund to Erfurt?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 49 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Dortmund to Erfurt cost?
Over 316 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Dortmund to Erfurt would cost roughly 640–859 € 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 Erfurt
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Erfurt → Weimar | 24 km |
| Erfurt → Jena | 50 km |
| Erfurt → Eisenach | 70 km |
| Erfurt → Halle (Saale) | 118 km |
| Erfurt → Quedlinburg | 135 km |
| Erfurt → Göttingen | 136 km |
| Erfurt → Leipzig | 147 km |
| Erfurt → Chemnitz | 152 km |