Dortmund to Mainz distance
The distance from Dortmund (Germany) to Mainz (Germany) is 226 km by road, with a driving time of about 2 h 44 min. The straight-line distance is 178 km (110 miles); Mainz lies to the SSE of Dortmund.
Reverse direction: Mainz to Dortmund distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 178 km | 43 min |
| Car (road) | 226 km | 2 h 44 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 Mainz would cost roughly 460–616 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 226 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 |
Mainz
Mainz is located in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 49° 59′ 34.30″ N, 8° 14′ 50.11″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 49.99 |
| Longitude | 8.25 |
| Region | Rheinland-Pfalz |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 224,684 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Dortmund and Mainz is at 50.75° N, 7.86° E.
The nearest town is Steineroth, Landkreis Altenkirchen, Rheinland-Pfalz — about 89 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Dortmund from Mainz?
By car it is 226 km, with a driving time of about 2 h 44 min. The straight-line distance between Dortmund and Mainz is 178 kilometres (110 miles or 96 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Dortmund to Mainz?
The driving distance is 226 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 2 h 44 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Mainz from Dortmund?
Mainz lies to the SSE (162°) as seen from Dortmund.
How long is a flight from Dortmund to Mainz?
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 Mainz cost?
Over 226 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Dortmund to Mainz would cost roughly 460–616 € 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 Mainz
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Mainz → Wiesbaden | 16 km |
| Mainz → Rüdesheim am Rhein | 37 km |
| Mainz → Darmstadt | 41 km |
| Mainz → Frankfurt am Main | 44 km |
| Mainz → Bacharach | 45 km |
| Mainz → Offenbach | 50 km |
| Mainz → Oberwesel | 52 km |
| Mainz → Sankt Goar | 74 km |