Essen to Mannheim distance
The distance from Essen (Germany) to Mannheim (Germany) is 303 km by road, with a driving time of about 3 h 6 min. The straight-line distance is 242 km (150 miles); Mannheim lies to the SSE of Essen.
Reverse direction: Mannheim to Essen distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 242 km | 48 min |
| Car (road) | 303 km | 3 h 6 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 Mannheim would cost roughly 614–824 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 303 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 |
Mannheim
Mannheim is located in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 49° 29′ 14.40″ N, 8° 27′ 52.72″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 49.49 |
| Longitude | 8.46 |
| Region | Baden-Württemberg |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 318,035 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Essen and Mannheim is at 50.47° N, 7.76° E.
The nearest town is Ebernhahn, Westerwaldkreis, Rheinland-Pfalz — about 121 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Essen from Mannheim?
By car it is 303 km, with a driving time of about 3 h 6 min. The straight-line distance between Essen and Mannheim is 242 kilometres (150 miles or 130 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Essen to Mannheim?
The driving distance is 303 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 3 h 6 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Mannheim from Essen?
Mannheim lies to the SSE (154°) as seen from Essen.
How long is a flight from Essen to Mannheim?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 48 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Essen to Mannheim cost?
Over 303 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Essen to Mannheim would cost roughly 614–824 € 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 Mannheim
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Mannheim → Heidelberg | 20 km |
| Mannheim → Darmstadt | 54 km |
| Mannheim → Karlsruhe | 68 km |
| Mannheim → Frankfurt am Main | 79 km |
| Mannheim → Mainz | 82 km |
| Mannheim → Heilbronn | 82 km |
| Mannheim → Rüdesheim am Rhein | 86 km |
| Mannheim → Pforzheim | 89 km |