Essen to Krefeld distance
The distance from Essen (Germany) to Krefeld (Germany) is 40 km by road, with a driving time of about 37 min. The straight-line distance is 35 km (21 miles); Krefeld lies to the WSW of Essen.
Reverse direction: Krefeld to Essen distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 35 km | 33 min |
| Car (road) | 40 km | 37 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 Krefeld would cost roughly 88–114 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 40 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 |
Krefeld
Krefeld is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 20′ 4.31″ N, 6° 33′ 55.47″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.33 |
| Longitude | 6.57 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 231,406 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Essen and Krefeld is at 51.4° N, 6.79° E.
The nearest town is Duisburg, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 17 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Essen from Krefeld?
By car it is 40 km, with a driving time of about 37 min. The straight-line distance between Essen and Krefeld is 35 kilometres (21 miles or 19 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Essen to Krefeld?
The driving distance is 40 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 37 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Krefeld from Essen?
Krefeld lies to the WSW (247°) as seen from Essen.
How long is a flight from Essen to Krefeld?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 33 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Essen to Krefeld cost?
Over 40 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Essen to Krefeld would cost roughly 88–114 € 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 Krefeld
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Krefeld → Mönchengladbach | 21 km |
| Krefeld → Neuss | 24 km |
| Krefeld → Düsseldorf | 28 km |
| Krefeld → Duisburg | 28 km |
| Krefeld → Mülheim | 38 km |
| Krefeld → Kevelaer | 39 km |
| Krefeld → Oberhausen | 43 km |
| Krefeld → Bottrop | 53 km |