Dortmund to Mannheim distance
The distance from Dortmund (Germany) to Mannheim (Germany) is 293 km by road, with a driving time of about 3 h 7 min. The straight-line distance is 236 km (147 miles); Mannheim lies to the SSE of Dortmund.
Reverse direction: Mannheim to Dortmund distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 236 km | 48 min |
| Car (road) | 293 km | 3 h 7 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 Mannheim would cost roughly 594–797 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 293 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 |
Mannheim
Mannheim is located in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 49° 29′ 14.40″ N, 8° 27′ 52.72″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 49.49 |
| Longitude | 8.46 |
| Region | Baden-Württemberg |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 318,035 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Dortmund and Mannheim is at 50.5° N, 7.98° E.
The nearest town is Salz, Westerwaldkreis, Rheinland-Pfalz — about 118 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Dortmund from Mannheim?
By car it is 293 km, with a driving time of about 3 h 7 min. The straight-line distance between Dortmund and Mannheim is 236 kilometres (147 miles or 128 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Dortmund to Mannheim?
The driving distance is 293 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 3 h 7 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Mannheim from Dortmund?
Mannheim lies to the SSE (162°) as seen from Dortmund.
How long is a flight from Dortmund to Mannheim?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 48 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Dortmund to Mannheim cost?
Over 293 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Dortmund to Mannheim would cost roughly 594–797 € 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 Mannheim
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Mannheim → Heidelberg | 20 km |
| Mannheim → Darmstadt | 54 km |
| Mannheim → Karlsruhe | 68 km |
| Mannheim → Frankfurt am Main | 79 km |
| Mannheim → Mainz | 82 km |
| Mannheim → Heilbronn | 82 km |
| Mannheim → Rüdesheim am Rhein | 86 km |
| Mannheim → Pforzheim | 89 km |