Dortmund to Stuttgart distance
The distance from Dortmund (Germany) to Stuttgart (Germany) is 418 km by road, with a driving time of about 4 h 22 min. The straight-line distance is 328 km (204 miles); Stuttgart lies to the SSE of Dortmund.
Reverse direction: Stuttgart to Dortmund distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 328 km | 55 min |
| Car (road) | 418 km | 4 h 22 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 Stuttgart would cost roughly 844–1135 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 418 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 |
Stuttgart
Stuttgart is located in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 48° 46′ 33.05″ N, 9° 10′ 58.56″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 48.78 |
| Longitude | 9.18 |
| Region | Baden-Württemberg |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 612,663 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Dortmund and Stuttgart is at 50.15° N, 8.35° E.
The nearest town is Eppstein, Main-Taunus-Kreis, Hessen — about 164 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Dortmund from Stuttgart?
By car it is 418 km, with a driving time of about 4 h 22 min. The straight-line distance between Dortmund and Stuttgart is 328 kilometres (204 miles or 177 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Dortmund to Stuttgart?
The driving distance is 418 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 4 h 22 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Stuttgart from Dortmund?
Stuttgart lies to the SSE (157°) as seen from Dortmund.
How long is a flight from Dortmund to Stuttgart?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 55 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Dortmund to Stuttgart cost?
Over 418 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Dortmund to Stuttgart would cost roughly 844–1135 € 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 Stuttgart
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Stuttgart → Reutlingen | 40 km |
| Stuttgart → Heilbronn | 53 km |
| Stuttgart → Pforzheim | 54 km |
| Stuttgart → Karlsruhe | 80 km |
| Stuttgart → Ulm | 92 km |
| Stuttgart → Heidelberg | 120 km |
| Stuttgart → Mannheim | 133 km |
| Stuttgart → Ludwigshafen | 138 km |
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