Dortmund to Karlsruhe distance
The distance from Dortmund (Germany) to Karlsruhe (Germany) is 352 km by road, with a driving time of about 3 h 35 min. The straight-line distance is 287 km (178 miles); Karlsruhe lies to the SSE of Dortmund.
Reverse direction: Karlsruhe to Dortmund distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 287 km | 51 min |
| Car (road) | 352 km | 3 h 35 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 Karlsruhe would cost roughly 712–956 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 352 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 |
Karlsruhe
Karlsruhe is located in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 49° 0′ 24.80″ N, 8° 24′ 13.15″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 49.01 |
| Longitude | 8.4 |
| Region | Baden-Württemberg |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 309,050 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Dortmund and Karlsruhe is at 50.26° N, 7.95° E.
The nearest town is Mittelfischbach, Rhein-Lahn-Kreis, Rheinland-Pfalz — about 143 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Dortmund from Karlsruhe?
By car it is 352 km, with a driving time of about 3 h 35 min. The straight-line distance between Dortmund and Karlsruhe is 287 kilometres (178 miles or 155 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Dortmund to Karlsruhe?
The driving distance is 352 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 3 h 35 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Karlsruhe from Dortmund?
Karlsruhe lies to the SSE (166°) as seen from Dortmund.
How long is a flight from Dortmund to Karlsruhe?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 51 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Dortmund to Karlsruhe cost?
Over 352 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Dortmund to Karlsruhe would cost roughly 712–956 € 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 Karlsruhe
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Karlsruhe → Pforzheim | 29 km |
| Karlsruhe → Heidelberg | 53 km |
| Karlsruhe → Mannheim | 68 km |
| Karlsruhe → Ludwigshafen | 72 km |
| Karlsruhe → Stuttgart | 80 km |
| Karlsruhe → Strasbourg | 83 km |
| Karlsruhe → Heilbronn | 91 km |
| Karlsruhe → Reutlingen | 104 km |
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