Essen to Mainz distance
The distance from Essen (Germany) to Mainz (Germany) is 241 km by road, with a driving time of about 2 h 33 min. The straight-line distance is 184 km (115 miles); Mainz lies to the SSE of Essen.
Reverse direction: Mainz to Essen distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 184 km | 44 min |
| Car (road) | 241 km | 2 h 33 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 Mainz would cost roughly 490–657 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 241 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 |
Mainz
Mainz is located in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 49° 59′ 34.30″ N, 8° 14′ 50.11″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 49.99 |
| Longitude | 8.25 |
| Region | Rheinland-Pfalz |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 224,684 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Essen and Mainz is at 50.73° N, 7.64° E.
The nearest town is Hilgenroth, Landkreis Altenkirchen, Rheinland-Pfalz — about 92 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Essen from Mainz?
By car it is 241 km, with a driving time of about 2 h 33 min. The straight-line distance between Essen and Mainz is 184 kilometres (115 miles or 99 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Essen to Mainz?
The driving distance is 241 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 2 h 33 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Mainz from Essen?
Mainz lies to the SSE (152°) as seen from Essen.
How long is a flight from Essen to Mainz?
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 Mainz cost?
Over 241 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Essen to Mainz would cost roughly 490–657 € 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 Mainz
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Mainz → Wiesbaden | 16 km |
| Mainz → Rüdesheim am Rhein | 37 km |
| Mainz → Darmstadt | 41 km |
| Mainz → Frankfurt am Main | 44 km |
| Mainz → Bacharach | 45 km |
| Mainz → Offenbach | 50 km |
| Mainz → Oberwesel | 52 km |
| Mainz → Sankt Goar | 74 km |