Erfurt to Essen distance
The distance from Erfurt (Germany) to Essen (Germany) is 354 km by road, with a driving time of about 3 h 54 min. The straight-line distance is 284 km (176 miles); Essen lies to the WNW of Erfurt.
Reverse direction: Essen to Erfurt distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 284 km | 51 min |
| Car (road) | 354 km | 3 h 54 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Erfurt to Essen would cost roughly 716–962 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 354 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.
Erfurt
Erfurt is located in Thüringen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 59′ 5.16″ N, 11° 1′ 47.57″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.98 |
| Longitude | 11.03 |
| Region | Thüringen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 218,793 |
Essen
Essen is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 27′ 27.21″ N, 7° 1′ 20.87″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.46 |
| Longitude | 7.02 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 574,682 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Erfurt and Essen is at 51.24° N, 9.04° E.
The nearest town is Waldeck, Hessen — about 142 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Erfurt from Essen?
By car it is 354 km, with a driving time of about 3 h 54 min. The straight-line distance between Erfurt and Essen is 284 kilometres (176 miles or 153 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Erfurt to Essen?
The driving distance is 354 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 3 h 54 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Essen from Erfurt?
Essen lies to the WNW (282°) as seen from Erfurt.
How long is a flight from Erfurt to Essen?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 51 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Erfurt to Essen cost?
Over 354 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Erfurt to Essen would cost roughly 716–962 € 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 Erfurt
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Erfurt → Weimar | 24 km |
| Erfurt → Jena | 50 km |
| Erfurt → Eisenach | 70 km |
| Erfurt → Halle (Saale) | 118 km |
| Erfurt → Quedlinburg | 135 km |
| Erfurt → Göttingen | 136 km |
| Erfurt → Leipzig | 147 km |
| Erfurt → Chemnitz | 152 km |
Distances from Essen
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Essen → Bochum | 16 km |
| Essen → Oberhausen | 16 km |
| Essen → Herne | 20 km |
| Essen → Duisburg | 25 km |
| Essen → Recklinghausen | 30 km |
| Essen → Düsseldorf | 35 km |
| Essen → Dortmund | 35 km |
| Essen → Wuppertal | 36 km |