Gelsenkirchen to Stuttgart distance
The distance from Gelsenkirchen (Germany) to Stuttgart (Germany) is 439 km by road, with a driving time of about 4 h 33 min. The straight-line distance is 340 km (211 miles); Stuttgart lies to the SSE of Gelsenkirchen.
Reverse direction: Stuttgart to Gelsenkirchen distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 340 km | 55 min |
| Car (road) | 439 km | 4 h 33 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 Stuttgart would cost roughly 886–1191 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 439 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 |
Stuttgart
Stuttgart is located in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 48° 46′ 33.05″ N, 9° 10′ 58.56″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 48.78 |
| Longitude | 9.18 |
| Region | Baden-Württemberg |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 612,663 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Gelsenkirchen and Stuttgart is at 50.15° N, 8.16° E.
The nearest town is Taunusstein, Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis, Hessen — about 170 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Gelsenkirchen from Stuttgart?
By car it is 439 km, with a driving time of about 4 h 33 min. The straight-line distance between Gelsenkirchen and Stuttgart is 340 kilometres (211 miles or 183 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Gelsenkirchen to Stuttgart?
The driving distance is 439 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 4 h 33 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Stuttgart from Gelsenkirchen?
Stuttgart lies to the SSE (153°) as seen from Gelsenkirchen.
How long is a flight from Gelsenkirchen to Stuttgart?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 55 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Gelsenkirchen to Stuttgart cost?
Over 439 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Gelsenkirchen to Stuttgart would cost roughly 886–1191 € 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 Stuttgart
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Stuttgart → Reutlingen | 40 km |
| Stuttgart → Heilbronn | 53 km |
| Stuttgart → Pforzheim | 54 km |
| Stuttgart → Karlsruhe | 80 km |
| Stuttgart → Ulm | 92 km |
| Stuttgart → Heidelberg | 120 km |
| Stuttgart → Mannheim | 133 km |
| Stuttgart → Ludwigshafen | 138 km |
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