Düsseldorf to Mönchengladbach distance
The distance from Düsseldorf (Germany) to Mönchengladbach (Germany) is 31 km by road, with a driving time of about 25 min. The straight-line distance is 25 km (15 miles); Mönchengladbach lies to the W of Düsseldorf.
Reverse direction: Mönchengladbach to Düsseldorf distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 25 km | 32 min |
| Car (road) | 31 km | 25 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 Mönchengladbach would cost roughly 70–90 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 31 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 |
Mönchengladbach
Mönchengladbach is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 11′ 39.01″ N, 6° 25′ 53.54″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.19 |
| Longitude | 6.43 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 267,213 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Düsseldorf and Mönchengladbach is at 51.21° N, 6.61° E.
The nearest town is Kaarst, Rhein-Kreis Neuss, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 12 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Düsseldorf from Mönchengladbach?
By car it is 31 km, with a driving time of about 25 min. The straight-line distance between Düsseldorf and Mönchengladbach is 25 kilometres (15 miles or 13 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Düsseldorf to Mönchengladbach?
The driving distance is 31 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 25 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Mönchengladbach from Düsseldorf?
Mönchengladbach lies to the W (263°) as seen from Düsseldorf.
How long is a flight from Düsseldorf to Mönchengladbach?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 32 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Düsseldorf to Mönchengladbach cost?
Over 31 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Düsseldorf to Mönchengladbach would cost roughly 70–90 € 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 → Mülheim | 32 km |
| Düsseldorf → Leverkusen | 33 km |
| Düsseldorf → Essen | 35 km |
| Düsseldorf → Oberhausen | 39 km |
Distances from Mönchengladbach
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Mönchengladbach → Krefeld | 21 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Neuss | 26 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Duisburg | 52 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Solingen | 56 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Kevelaer | 57 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Mülheim | 59 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Wuppertal | 60 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Essen | 62 km |
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