Gelsenkirchen to Karlsruhe distance
The distance from Gelsenkirchen (Germany) to Karlsruhe (Germany) is 372 km by road, with a driving time of about 3 h 46 min. The straight-line distance is 295 km (183 miles); Karlsruhe lies to the SSE of Gelsenkirchen.
Reverse direction: Karlsruhe to Gelsenkirchen distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 295 km | 52 min |
| Car (road) | 372 km | 3 h 46 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Gelsenkirchen to Karlsruhe would cost roughly 752–1010 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 372 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.
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 |
Karlsruhe
Karlsruhe is located in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 49° 0′ 24.80″ N, 8° 24′ 13.15″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 49.01 |
| Longitude | 8.4 |
| Region | Baden-Württemberg |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 309,050 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Gelsenkirchen and Karlsruhe is at 50.26° N, 7.76° E.
The nearest town is Kehlbach, Rhein-Lahn-Kreis, Rheinland-Pfalz — about 147 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Gelsenkirchen from Karlsruhe?
By car it is 372 km, with a driving time of about 3 h 46 min. The straight-line distance between Gelsenkirchen and Karlsruhe is 295 kilometres (183 miles or 159 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Gelsenkirchen to Karlsruhe?
The driving distance is 372 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 3 h 46 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Karlsruhe from Gelsenkirchen?
Karlsruhe lies to the SSE (161°) as seen from Gelsenkirchen.
How long is a flight from Gelsenkirchen to Karlsruhe?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 52 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Gelsenkirchen to Karlsruhe cost?
Over 372 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Gelsenkirchen to Karlsruhe would cost roughly 752–1010 € 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 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 |
Distances from Karlsruhe
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Karlsruhe → Pforzheim | 29 km |
| Karlsruhe → Heidelberg | 53 km |
| Karlsruhe → Mannheim | 68 km |
| Karlsruhe → Ludwigshafen | 72 km |
| Karlsruhe → Stuttgart | 80 km |
| Karlsruhe → Strasbourg | 83 km |
| Karlsruhe → Heilbronn | 91 km |
| Karlsruhe → Reutlingen | 104 km |
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