Frankfurt am Main to Oberhausen distance
The distance from Frankfurt am Main (Germany) to Oberhausen (Germany) is 254 km by road, with a driving time of about 2 h 39 min. The straight-line distance is 199 km (124 miles); Oberhausen lies to the NW of Frankfurt am Main.
Reverse direction: Oberhausen to Frankfurt am Main distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 199 km | 45 min |
| Car (road) | 254 km | 2 h 39 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 Oberhausen would cost roughly 516–692 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 254 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 |
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 Frankfurt am Main and Oberhausen is at 50.8° N, 7.79° E.
The nearest town is Hövels, Landkreis Altenkirchen, Rheinland-Pfalz — about 100 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Frankfurt am Main from Oberhausen?
By car it is 254 km, with a driving time of about 2 h 39 min. The straight-line distance between Frankfurt am Main and Oberhausen is 199 kilometres (124 miles or 108 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Frankfurt am Main to Oberhausen?
The driving distance is 254 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 2 h 39 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Oberhausen from Frankfurt am Main?
Oberhausen lies to the NW (321°) as seen from Frankfurt am Main.
How long is a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Oberhausen?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 45 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Frankfurt am Main to Oberhausen cost?
Over 254 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Frankfurt am Main to Oberhausen would cost roughly 516–692 € 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 Oberhausen
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Oberhausen → Essen | 16 km |
| 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 |
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