Düsseldorf to Mainz distance
The distance from Düsseldorf (Germany) to Mainz (Germany) is 216 km by road, with a driving time of about 2 h 21 min. The straight-line distance is 171 km (107 miles); Mainz lies to the SE of Düsseldorf.
Reverse direction: Mainz to Düsseldorf distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 171 km | 43 min |
| Car (road) | 216 km | 2 h 21 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 Mainz would cost roughly 440–589 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 216 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 |
Mainz
Mainz is located in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 49° 59′ 34.30″ N, 8° 14′ 50.11″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 49.99 |
| Longitude | 8.25 |
| Region | Rheinland-Pfalz |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 224,684 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Düsseldorf and Mainz is at 50.61° N, 7.52° E.
The nearest town is Bürdenbach, Landkreis Altenkirchen, Rheinland-Pfalz — about 86 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Düsseldorf from Mainz?
By car it is 216 km, with a driving time of about 2 h 21 min. The straight-line distance between Düsseldorf and Mainz is 171 kilometres (107 miles or 93 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Düsseldorf to Mainz?
The driving distance is 216 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 2 h 21 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Mainz from Düsseldorf?
Mainz lies to the SE (142°) as seen from Düsseldorf.
How long is a flight from Düsseldorf to Mainz?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 43 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Düsseldorf to Mainz cost?
Over 216 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Düsseldorf to Mainz would cost roughly 440–589 € 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 Mainz
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Mainz → Wiesbaden | 16 km |
| Mainz → Rüdesheim am Rhein | 37 km |
| Mainz → Darmstadt | 41 km |
| Mainz → Frankfurt am Main | 44 km |
| Mainz → Bacharach | 45 km |
| Mainz → Offenbach | 50 km |
| Mainz → Oberwesel | 52 km |
| Mainz → Sankt Goar | 74 km |