Frankfurt am Main to Gelsenkirchen distance
The distance from Frankfurt am Main (Germany) to Gelsenkirchen (Germany) is 248 km by road, with a driving time of about 2 h 40 min. The straight-line distance is 193 km (120 miles); Gelsenkirchen lies to the NW of Frankfurt am Main.
Reverse direction: Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 193 km | 44 min |
| Car (road) | 248 km | 2 h 40 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Frankfurt am Main to Gelsenkirchen would cost roughly 504–676 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 248 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.
Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt am Main is located in Hessen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 6′ 39.32″ N, 8° 40′ 55.66″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.11 |
| Longitude | 8.68 |
| Region | Hessen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 756,021 |
Gelsenkirchen
Gelsenkirchen is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 31′ 7.55″ N, 7° 5′ 1.83″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.52 |
| Longitude | 7.08 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 267,930 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Frankfurt am Main and Gelsenkirchen is at 50.82° N, 7.9° E.
The nearest town is Kirchen (Sieg), Landkreis Altenkirchen, Rheinland-Pfalz — about 96 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Frankfurt am Main from Gelsenkirchen?
By car it is 248 km, with a driving time of about 2 h 40 min. The straight-line distance between Frankfurt am Main and Gelsenkirchen is 193 kilometres (120 miles or 104 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Frankfurt am Main to Gelsenkirchen?
The driving distance is 248 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 2 h 40 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Gelsenkirchen from Frankfurt am Main?
Gelsenkirchen lies to the NW (325°) as seen from Frankfurt am Main.
How long is a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Gelsenkirchen?
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 Frankfurt am Main to Gelsenkirchen cost?
Over 248 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Frankfurt am Main to Gelsenkirchen would cost roughly 504–676 € 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 Frankfurt am Main
Distances from Gelsenkirchen
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Gelsenkirchen → Bottrop | 15 km |
| Gelsenkirchen → Bochum | 16 km |
| Gelsenkirchen → Oberhausen | 18 km |
| Gelsenkirchen → Recklinghausen | 23 km |
| Gelsenkirchen → Mülheim | 24 km |
| Gelsenkirchen → Duisburg | 32 km |
| Gelsenkirchen → Dortmund | 36 km |
| Gelsenkirchen → Düsseldorf | 46 km |
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