Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main distance
The distance from Dortmund (Germany) to Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 221 km by road, with a driving time of about 2 h 26 min. The straight-line distance is 178 km (111 miles); Frankfurt am Main lies to the SSE of Dortmund.
Reverse direction: Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 178 km | 43 min |
| Car (road) | 221 km | 2 h 26 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 Frankfurt am Main would cost roughly 450–603 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 221 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 |
Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt am Main is located in Hessen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 6′ 39.32″ N, 8° 40′ 55.66″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.11 |
| Longitude | 8.68 |
| Region | Hessen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 756,021 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Dortmund and Frankfurt am Main is at 50.81° N, 8.08° E.
The nearest town is Wilnsdorf, Kreis Siegen-Wittgenstein, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 89 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Dortmund from Frankfurt am Main?
By car it is 221 km, with a driving time of about 2 h 26 min. The straight-line distance between Dortmund and Frankfurt am Main is 178 kilometres (111 miles or 96 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main?
The driving distance is 221 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 2 h 26 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Frankfurt am Main from Dortmund?
Frankfurt am Main lies to the SSE (151°) as seen from Dortmund.
How long is a flight from Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 43 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main cost?
Over 221 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main would cost roughly 450–603 € 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 Frankfurt am Main
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