Erfurt to Oberhausen distance
The distance from Erfurt (Germany) to Oberhausen (Germany) is 374 km by road, with a driving time of about 4 h 3 min. The straight-line distance is 295 km (184 miles); Oberhausen lies to the WNW of Erfurt.
Reverse direction: Oberhausen to Erfurt distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 295 km | 52 min |
| Car (road) | 374 km | 4 h 3 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 Oberhausen would cost roughly 756–1016 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 374 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 |
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 Erfurt and Oberhausen is at 51.25° N, 8.96° E.
The nearest town is Korbach, Landkreis Waldeck-Frankenberg, Hessen — about 148 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Erfurt from Oberhausen?
By car it is 374 km, with a driving time of about 4 h 3 min. The straight-line distance between Erfurt and Oberhausen is 295 kilometres (184 miles or 159 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Erfurt to Oberhausen?
The driving distance is 374 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 4 h 3 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Oberhausen from Erfurt?
Oberhausen lies to the WNW (283°) as seen from Erfurt.
How long is a flight from Erfurt to Oberhausen?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 52 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Erfurt to Oberhausen cost?
Over 374 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Erfurt to Oberhausen would cost roughly 756–1016 € 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 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 → Düsseldorf | 39 km |
| Oberhausen → Krefeld | 43 km |