Essen to Oberhausen distance
The distance from Essen (Germany) to Oberhausen (Germany) is 16 km by road, with a driving time of about 17 min. The straight-line distance is 12 km (7 miles); Oberhausen lies to the WNW of Essen.
Reverse direction: Oberhausen to Essen distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 12 km | 31 min |
| Car (road) | 16 km | 17 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 Oberhausen would cost roughly 40–49 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 16 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 |
Oberhausen
Oberhausen is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 29′ 16.23″ N, 6° 51′ 47.91″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.49 |
| Longitude | 6.86 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 213,646 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Essen and Oberhausen is at 51.47° N, 6.94° E.
The nearest town is Essen, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 6 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Essen from Oberhausen?
By car it is 16 km, with a driving time of about 17 min. The straight-line distance between Essen and Oberhausen is 12 kilometres (7 miles or 6 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Essen to Oberhausen?
The driving distance is 16 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 17 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Oberhausen from Essen?
Oberhausen lies to the WNW (287°) as seen from Essen.
How long is a flight from Essen to Oberhausen?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 31 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Essen to Oberhausen cost?
Over 16 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Essen to Oberhausen would cost roughly 40–49 € 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 → Herne | 20 km |
| Essen → Duisburg | 25 km |
| Essen → Recklinghausen | 30 km |
| Essen → Düsseldorf | 35 km |
| Essen → Dortmund | 35 km |
| Essen → Wuppertal | 36 km |
| Essen → Krefeld | 40 km |
Distances from Oberhausen
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Oberhausen → Duisburg | 17 km |
| Oberhausen → Gelsenkirchen | 18 km |
| Oberhausen → Herne | 27 km |
| Oberhausen → Bochum | 31 km |
| Oberhausen → Recklinghausen | 38 km |
| Oberhausen → Düsseldorf | 39 km |
| Oberhausen → Krefeld | 43 km |
| Oberhausen → Neuss | 47 km |