Düsseldorf to Frankfurt am Main distance
The distance from Düsseldorf (Germany) to Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 227 km by road, with a driving time of about 2 h 23 min. The straight-line distance is 182 km (113 miles); Frankfurt am Main lies to the SE of Düsseldorf.
Reverse direction: Frankfurt am Main to Düsseldorf distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 182 km | 44 min |
| Car (road) | 227 km | 2 h 23 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Düsseldorf to Frankfurt am Main would cost roughly 462–619 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 227 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.
Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 13′ 22.95″ N, 6° 46′ 56.84″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.22 |
| Longitude | 6.78 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 618,685 |
Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt am Main is located in Hessen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 6′ 39.32″ N, 8° 40′ 55.66″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.11 |
| Longitude | 8.68 |
| Region | Hessen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 756,021 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Düsseldorf and Frankfurt am Main is at 50.67° N, 7.74° E.
The nearest town is Mudenbach, Westerwaldkreis, Rheinland-Pfalz — about 91 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Düsseldorf from Frankfurt am Main?
By car it is 227 km, with a driving time of about 2 h 23 min. The straight-line distance between Düsseldorf and Frankfurt am Main is 182 kilometres (113 miles or 98 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Düsseldorf to Frankfurt am Main?
The driving distance is 227 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 2 h 23 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Frankfurt am Main from Düsseldorf?
Frankfurt am Main lies to the SE (132°) as seen from Düsseldorf.
How long is a flight from Düsseldorf to Frankfurt am Main?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 44 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Düsseldorf to Frankfurt am Main cost?
Over 227 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Düsseldorf to Frankfurt am Main would cost roughly 462–619 € 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 Düsseldorf
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Düsseldorf → Solingen | 27 km |
| Düsseldorf → Duisburg | 28 km |
| Düsseldorf → Krefeld | 28 km |
| Düsseldorf → Wuppertal | 31 km |
| Düsseldorf → Mönchengladbach | 31 km |
| Düsseldorf → Mülheim | 32 km |
| Düsseldorf → Leverkusen | 33 km |
| Düsseldorf → Essen | 35 km |
Distances from Frankfurt am Main
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