Dresden to Stuttgart distance
The distance from Dresden (Germany) to Stuttgart (Germany) is 515 km by road, with a driving time of about 5 h 14 min. The straight-line distance is 413 km (256 miles); Stuttgart lies to the SW of Dresden.
Reverse direction: Stuttgart to Dresden distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 413 km | 61 min |
| Car (road) | 515 km | 5 h 14 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 Stuttgart would cost roughly 1038–1396 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 515 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 |
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 Dresden and Stuttgart is at 49.94° N, 11.41° E.
The nearest town is Mistelgau, Landkreis Bayreuth, Bayern — about 206 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Dresden from Stuttgart?
By car it is 515 km, with a driving time of about 5 h 14 min. The straight-line distance between Dresden and Stuttgart is 413 kilometres (256 miles or 223 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Dresden to Stuttgart?
The driving distance is 515 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 5 h 14 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Stuttgart from Dresden?
Stuttgart lies to the SW (234°) as seen from Dresden.
How long is a flight from Dresden to Stuttgart?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 61 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Dresden to Stuttgart cost?
Over 515 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Dresden to Stuttgart would cost roughly 1038–1396 € 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 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 |