Dortmund to Oberhausen distance
The distance from Dortmund (Germany) to Oberhausen (Germany) is 51 km by road, with a driving time of about 40 min. The straight-line distance is 42 km (26 miles); Oberhausen lies to the W of Dortmund.
Reverse direction: Oberhausen to Dortmund distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 42 km | 33 min |
| Car (road) | 51 km | 40 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 Oberhausen would cost roughly 110–144 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 51 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 |
Oberhausen
Oberhausen is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 29′ 16.23″ N, 6° 51′ 47.91″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.49 |
| Longitude | 6.86 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 213,646 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Dortmund and Oberhausen is at 51.5° N, 7.16° E.
The nearest town is Bochum, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 21 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Dortmund from Oberhausen?
By car it is 51 km, with a driving time of about 40 min. The straight-line distance between Dortmund and Oberhausen is 42 kilometres (26 miles or 23 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Dortmund to Oberhausen?
The driving distance is 51 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 40 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Oberhausen from Dortmund?
Oberhausen lies to the W (266°) as seen from Dortmund.
How long is a flight from Dortmund to Oberhausen?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 33 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Dortmund to Oberhausen cost?
Over 51 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Dortmund to Oberhausen would cost roughly 110–144 € 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 Oberhausen
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Oberhausen → Essen | 16 km |
| Oberhausen → Duisburg | 17 km |
| Oberhausen → Gelsenkirchen | 18 km |
| Oberhausen → Herne | 27 km |
| Oberhausen → Bochum | 31 km |
| Oberhausen → Recklinghausen | 38 km |
| Oberhausen → Düsseldorf | 39 km |
| Oberhausen → Krefeld | 43 km |
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