Dresden to Oberhausen distance
The distance from Dresden (Germany) to Oberhausen (Germany) is 617 km by road, with a driving time of about 5 h 48 min. The straight-line distance is 481 km (299 miles); Oberhausen lies to the W of Dresden.
Reverse direction: Oberhausen to Dresden distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 481 km | 66 min |
| Car (road) | 617 km | 5 h 48 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Dresden to Oberhausen would cost roughly 1242–1672 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 617 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.
Dresden
Dresden is located in Sachsen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 3′ 1.47″ N, 13° 44′ 14.14″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.05 |
| Longitude | 13.74 |
| Region | Sachsen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 564,904 |
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 Dresden and Oberhausen is at 51.32° N, 10.32° E.
The nearest town is Stadt Dingelstädt, Eichsfeld, Thüringen — about 240 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Dresden from Oberhausen?
By car it is 617 km, with a driving time of about 5 h 48 min. The straight-line distance between Dresden and Oberhausen is 481 kilometres (299 miles or 259 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Dresden to Oberhausen?
The driving distance is 617 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 5 h 48 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Oberhausen from Dresden?
Oberhausen lies to the W (278°) as seen from Dresden.
How long is a flight from Dresden to Oberhausen?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 66 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Dresden to Oberhausen cost?
Over 617 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Dresden to Oberhausen would cost roughly 1242–1672 € 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 Dresden
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Dresden → Chemnitz | 76 km |
| Dresden → Cottbus | 105 km |
| Dresden → Leipzig | 113 km |
| Dresden → Halle (Saale) | 145 km |
| Dresden → Prague | 149 km |
| Dresden → Karlovy Vary | 170 km |
| Dresden → Wittenberg | 172 km |
| Dresden → Jena | 173 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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