Duisburg to Oberhausen distance
The distance from Duisburg (Germany) to Oberhausen (Germany) is 17 km by road, with a driving time of about 15 min. The straight-line distance is 9 km (6 miles); Oberhausen lies to the NE of Duisburg.
Reverse direction: Oberhausen to Duisburg distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 9 km | 31 min |
| Car (road) | 17 km | 15 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Duisburg to Oberhausen would cost roughly 42–52 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 17 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.
Duisburg
Duisburg is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 26′ 3.87″ N, 6° 45′ 44.39″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.43 |
| Longitude | 6.76 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 502,270 |
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 Duisburg and Oberhausen is at 51.46° N, 6.81° E.
The nearest town is Duisburg, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 5 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Duisburg from Oberhausen?
By car it is 17 km, with a driving time of about 15 min. The straight-line distance between Duisburg and Oberhausen is 9 kilometres (6 miles or 5 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Duisburg to Oberhausen?
The driving distance is 17 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 15 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Oberhausen from Duisburg?
Oberhausen lies to the NE (50°) as seen from Duisburg.
How long is a flight from Duisburg to Oberhausen?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 31 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Duisburg to Oberhausen cost?
Over 17 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Duisburg to Oberhausen would cost roughly 42–52 € 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 Duisburg
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Duisburg → Mülheim | 15 km |
| Duisburg → Bottrop | 23 km |
| Duisburg → Essen | 25 km |
| Duisburg → Düsseldorf | 28 km |
| Duisburg → Krefeld | 28 km |
| Duisburg → Gelsenkirchen | 32 km |
| Duisburg → Neuss | 34 km |
| Duisburg → Bochum | 38 km |
Distances from Oberhausen
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Oberhausen → Essen | 16 km |
| Oberhausen → Gelsenkirchen | 18 km |
| Oberhausen → Herne | 27 km |
| Oberhausen → Bochum | 31 km |
| Oberhausen → Recklinghausen | 38 km |
| Oberhausen → Düsseldorf | 39 km |
| Oberhausen → Krefeld | 43 km |
| Oberhausen → Neuss | 47 km |
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