Essen to Wiesbaden distance
The distance from Essen (Germany) to Wiesbaden (Germany) is 226 km by road, with a driving time of about 2 h 22 min. The straight-line distance is 176 km (110 miles); Wiesbaden lies to the SSE of Essen.
Reverse direction: Wiesbaden to Essen distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 176 km | 43 min |
| Car (road) | 226 km | 2 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 Wiesbaden would cost roughly 460–616 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 226 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 |
Wiesbaden
Wiesbaden is located in Hessen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 4′ 17.83″ N, 8° 14′ 41.40″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.07 |
| Longitude | 8.24 |
| Region | Hessen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 288,850 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Essen and Wiesbaden is at 50.77° N, 7.64° E.
The nearest town is Pracht, Landkreis Altenkirchen, Rheinland-Pfalz — about 88 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Essen from Wiesbaden?
By car it is 226 km, with a driving time of about 2 h 22 min. The straight-line distance between Essen and Wiesbaden is 176 kilometres (110 miles or 95 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Essen to Wiesbaden?
The driving distance is 226 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 2 h 22 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Wiesbaden from Essen?
Wiesbaden lies to the SSE (150°) as seen from Essen.
How long is a flight from Essen to Wiesbaden?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 43 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Essen to Wiesbaden cost?
Over 226 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Essen to Wiesbaden would cost roughly 460–616 € 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 Wiesbaden
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Wiesbaden → Mainz | 16 km |
| Wiesbaden → Rüdesheim am Rhein | 29 km |
| Wiesbaden → Frankfurt am Main | 38 km |
| Wiesbaden → Offenbach | 46 km |
| Wiesbaden → Darmstadt | 48 km |
| Wiesbaden → Bacharach | 50 km |
| Wiesbaden → Oberwesel | 56 km |
| Wiesbaden → Sankt Goar | 78 km |