Dortmund to Krefeld distance
The distance from Dortmund (Germany) to Krefeld (Germany) is 73 km by road, with a driving time of about 1 h 1 min. The straight-line distance is 65 km (41 miles); Krefeld lies to the WSW of Dortmund.
Reverse direction: Krefeld to Dortmund distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 65 km | 35 min |
| Car (road) | 73 km | 1 h 1 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 Krefeld would cost roughly 154–203 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 73 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 |
Krefeld
Krefeld is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 20′ 4.31″ N, 6° 33′ 55.47″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.33 |
| Longitude | 6.57 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 231,406 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Dortmund and Krefeld is at 51.42° N, 7.01° E.
The nearest town is Essen, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 33 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Dortmund from Krefeld?
By car it is 73 km, with a driving time of about 1 h 1 min. The straight-line distance between Dortmund and Krefeld is 65 kilometres (41 miles or 35 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Dortmund to Krefeld?
The driving distance is 73 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 1 h 1 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Krefeld from Dortmund?
Krefeld lies to the WSW (253°) as seen from Dortmund.
How long is a flight from Dortmund to Krefeld?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 35 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Dortmund to Krefeld cost?
Over 73 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Dortmund to Krefeld would cost roughly 154–203 € 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 Krefeld
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Krefeld → Mönchengladbach | 21 km |
| Krefeld → Neuss | 24 km |
| Krefeld → Düsseldorf | 28 km |
| Krefeld → Duisburg | 28 km |
| Krefeld → Mülheim | 38 km |
| Krefeld → Kevelaer | 39 km |
| Krefeld → Essen | 40 km |
| Krefeld → Oberhausen | 43 km |