Essen to Frankfurt am Main distance
The distance from Essen (Germany) to Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 251 km by road, with a driving time of about 2 h 35 min. The straight-line distance is 190 km (118 miles); Frankfurt am Main lies to the SE of Essen.
Reverse direction: Frankfurt am Main to Essen distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 190 km | 44 min |
| Car (road) | 251 km | 2 h 35 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Essen to Frankfurt am Main would cost roughly 510–684 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 251 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.
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 |
Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt am Main is located in Hessen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 6′ 39.32″ N, 8° 40′ 55.66″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.11 |
| Longitude | 8.68 |
| Region | Hessen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 756,021 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Essen and Frankfurt am Main is at 50.79° N, 7.86° E.
The nearest town is Betzdorf, Landkreis Altenkirchen, Rheinland-Pfalz — about 95 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Essen from Frankfurt am Main?
By car it is 251 km, with a driving time of about 2 h 35 min. The straight-line distance between Essen and Frankfurt am Main is 190 kilometres (118 miles or 102 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Essen to Frankfurt am Main?
The driving distance is 251 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 2 h 35 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Frankfurt am Main from Essen?
Frankfurt am Main lies to the SE (141°) as seen from Essen.
How long is a flight from Essen to Frankfurt am Main?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 44 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Essen to Frankfurt am Main cost?
Over 251 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Essen to Frankfurt am Main would cost roughly 510–684 € 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 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 |
Distances from Frankfurt am Main
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