Essen to Stuttgart distance
The distance from Essen (Germany) to Stuttgart (Germany) is 428 km by road, with a driving time of about 4 h 22 min. The straight-line distance is 336 km (209 miles); Stuttgart lies to the SSE of Essen.
Reverse direction: Stuttgart to Essen distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 336 km | 55 min |
| Car (road) | 428 km | 4 h 22 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 Stuttgart would cost roughly 864–1162 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 428 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 |
Stuttgart
Stuttgart is located in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 48° 46′ 33.05″ N, 9° 10′ 58.56″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 48.78 |
| Longitude | 9.18 |
| Region | Baden-Württemberg |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 612,663 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Essen and Stuttgart is at 50.12° N, 8.13° E.
The nearest town is Taunusstein, Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis, Hessen — about 168 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Essen from Stuttgart?
By car it is 428 km, with a driving time of about 4 h 22 min. The straight-line distance between Essen and Stuttgart is 336 kilometres (209 miles or 181 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Essen to Stuttgart?
The driving distance is 428 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 4 h 22 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Stuttgart from Essen?
Stuttgart lies to the SSE (152°) as seen from Essen.
How long is a flight from Essen to Stuttgart?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 55 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Essen to Stuttgart cost?
Over 428 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Essen to Stuttgart would cost roughly 864–1162 € 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 Stuttgart
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Stuttgart → Reutlingen | 40 km |
| Stuttgart → Heilbronn | 53 km |
| Stuttgart → Pforzheim | 54 km |
| Stuttgart → Karlsruhe | 80 km |
| Stuttgart → Ulm | 92 km |
| Stuttgart → Heidelberg | 120 km |
| Stuttgart → Mannheim | 133 km |
| Stuttgart → Ludwigshafen | 138 km |