Düsseldorf to Oberhausen distance
The distance from Düsseldorf (Germany) to Oberhausen (Germany) is 39 km by road, with a driving time of about 33 min. The straight-line distance is 30 km (19 miles); Oberhausen lies to the N of Düsseldorf.
Reverse direction: Oberhausen to Düsseldorf distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 30 km | 32 min |
| Car (road) | 39 km | 33 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 Oberhausen would cost roughly 86–111 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 39 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 |
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 Düsseldorf and Oberhausen is at 51.36° N, 6.82° E.
The nearest town is Ratingen, Kreis Mettmann, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 15 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Düsseldorf from Oberhausen?
By car it is 39 km, with a driving time of about 33 min. The straight-line distance between Düsseldorf and Oberhausen is 30 kilometres (19 miles or 16 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Düsseldorf to Oberhausen?
The driving distance is 39 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 33 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Oberhausen from Düsseldorf?
Oberhausen lies to the N (11°) as seen from Düsseldorf.
How long is a flight from Düsseldorf to Oberhausen?
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 Oberhausen cost?
Over 39 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Düsseldorf to Oberhausen would cost roughly 86–111 € 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 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 → Krefeld | 43 km |
| Oberhausen → Neuss | 47 km |
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