Freiburg im Breisgau to Oberhausen distance
The distance from Freiburg im Breisgau (Germany) to Oberhausen (Germany) is 497 km by road, with a driving time of about 4 h 51 min. The straight-line distance is 394 km (245 miles); Oberhausen lies to the N of Freiburg im Breisgau.
Reverse direction: Oberhausen to Freiburg im Breisgau distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 394 km | 60 min |
| Car (road) | 497 km | 4 h 51 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Freiburg im Breisgau to Oberhausen would cost roughly 1002–1348 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 497 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.
Freiburg im Breisgau
Freiburg im Breisgau is located in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 47° 59′ 56.43″ N, 7° 50′ 31.58″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 48 |
| Longitude | 7.84 |
| Region | Baden-Württemberg |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 237,460 |
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 Freiburg im Breisgau and Oberhausen is at 49.74° N, 7.37° E.
The nearest town is Fischbach, Landkreis Birkenfeld, Rheinland-Pfalz — about 197 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Freiburg im Breisgau from Oberhausen?
By car it is 497 km, with a driving time of about 4 h 51 min. The straight-line distance between Freiburg im Breisgau and Oberhausen is 394 kilometres (245 miles or 213 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Freiburg im Breisgau to Oberhausen?
The driving distance is 497 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 4 h 51 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Oberhausen from Freiburg im Breisgau?
Oberhausen lies to the N (350°) as seen from Freiburg im Breisgau.
How long is a flight from Freiburg im Breisgau to Oberhausen?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 60 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Freiburg im Breisgau to Oberhausen cost?
Over 497 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Freiburg im Breisgau to Oberhausen would cost roughly 1002–1348 € 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 Freiburg im Breisgau
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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