Dortmund to Mönchengladbach distance
The distance from Dortmund (Germany) to Mönchengladbach (Germany) is 95 km by road, with a driving time of about 1 h 11 min. The straight-line distance is 80 km (50 miles); Mönchengladbach lies to the WSW of Dortmund.
Reverse direction: Mönchengladbach to Dortmund distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 80 km | 36 min |
| Car (road) | 95 km | 1 h 11 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 Mönchengladbach would cost roughly 198–262 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 95 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 |
Mönchengladbach
Mönchengladbach is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 11′ 39.01″ N, 6° 25′ 53.54″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.19 |
| Longitude | 6.43 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 267,213 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Dortmund and Mönchengladbach is at 51.36° N, 6.95° E.
The nearest town is Heiligenhaus, Kreis Mettmann, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 40 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Dortmund from Mönchengladbach?
By car it is 95 km, with a driving time of about 1 h 11 min. The straight-line distance between Dortmund and Mönchengladbach is 80 kilometres (50 miles or 43 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Dortmund to Mönchengladbach?
The driving distance is 95 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 1 h 11 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Mönchengladbach from Dortmund?
Mönchengladbach lies to the WSW (244°) as seen from Dortmund.
How long is a flight from Dortmund to Mönchengladbach?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 36 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Dortmund to Mönchengladbach cost?
Over 95 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Dortmund to Mönchengladbach would cost roughly 198–262 € 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 Mönchengladbach
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Mönchengladbach → Krefeld | 21 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Neuss | 26 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Düsseldorf | 31 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Duisburg | 52 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Solingen | 56 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Kevelaer | 57 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Mülheim | 59 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Wuppertal | 60 km |
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