Erfurt to Stuttgart distance
The distance from Erfurt (Germany) to Stuttgart (Germany) is 341 km by road, with a driving time of about 3 h 48 min. The straight-line distance is 279 km (173 miles); Stuttgart lies to the SSW of Erfurt.
Reverse direction: Stuttgart to Erfurt distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 279 km | 51 min |
| Car (road) | 341 km | 3 h 48 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 Stuttgart would cost roughly 690–927 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 341 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 |
Stuttgart
Stuttgart is located in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 48° 46′ 33.05″ N, 9° 10′ 58.56″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 48.78 |
| Longitude | 9.18 |
| Region | Baden-Württemberg |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 612,663 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Erfurt and Stuttgart is at 49.88° N, 10.09° E.
The nearest town is Oberpleichfeld, Landkreis Würzburg, Bayern — about 139 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Erfurt from Stuttgart?
By car it is 341 km, with a driving time of about 3 h 48 min. The straight-line distance between Erfurt and Stuttgart is 279 kilometres (173 miles or 151 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Erfurt to Stuttgart?
The driving distance is 341 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 3 h 48 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Stuttgart from Erfurt?
Stuttgart lies to the SSW (209°) as seen from Erfurt.
How long is a flight from Erfurt to Stuttgart?
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 Stuttgart cost?
Over 341 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Erfurt to Stuttgart would cost roughly 690–927 € 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 Stuttgart
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Stuttgart → Reutlingen | 40 km |
| Stuttgart → Heilbronn | 53 km |
| Stuttgart → Pforzheim | 54 km |
| Stuttgart → Karlsruhe | 80 km |
| Stuttgart → Ulm | 92 km |
| Stuttgart → Heidelberg | 120 km |
| Stuttgart → Mannheim | 133 km |
| Stuttgart → Ludwigshafen | 138 km |