Karlsruhe to Mannheim distance
The distance from Karlsruhe (Germany) to Mannheim (Germany) is 68 km by road, with a driving time of about 50 min. The straight-line distance is 54 km (33 miles); Mannheim lies to the N of Karlsruhe.
Reverse direction: Mannheim to Karlsruhe distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 54 km | 34 min |
| Car (road) | 68 km | 50 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Karlsruhe to Mannheim would cost roughly 144–190 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 68 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.
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 |
Mannheim
Mannheim is located in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 49° 29′ 14.40″ N, 8° 27′ 52.72″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 49.49 |
| Longitude | 8.46 |
| Region | Baden-Württemberg |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 318,035 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Karlsruhe and Mannheim is at 49.25° N, 8.43° E.
The nearest town is Philippsburg, Landkreis Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg — about 27 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Karlsruhe from Mannheim?
By car it is 68 km, with a driving time of about 50 min. The straight-line distance between Karlsruhe and Mannheim is 54 kilometres (33 miles or 29 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Karlsruhe to Mannheim?
The driving distance is 68 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 50 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Mannheim from Karlsruhe?
Mannheim lies to the N (5°) as seen from Karlsruhe.
How long is a flight from Karlsruhe to Mannheim?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 34 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Karlsruhe to Mannheim cost?
Over 68 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Karlsruhe to Mannheim would cost roughly 144–190 € 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 Karlsruhe
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Karlsruhe → Pforzheim | 29 km |
| Karlsruhe → Heidelberg | 53 km |
| Karlsruhe → Ludwigshafen | 72 km |
| Karlsruhe → Stuttgart | 80 km |
| Karlsruhe → Strasbourg | 83 km |
| Karlsruhe → Heilbronn | 91 km |
| Karlsruhe → Reutlingen | 104 km |
| Karlsruhe → Darmstadt | 106 km |
Distances from Mannheim
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Mannheim → Heidelberg | 20 km |
| Mannheim → Darmstadt | 54 km |
| Mannheim → Frankfurt am Main | 79 km |
| Mannheim → Mainz | 82 km |
| Mannheim → Heilbronn | 82 km |
| Mannheim → Rüdesheim am Rhein | 86 km |
| Mannheim → Pforzheim | 89 km |
| Mannheim → Offenbach | 91 km |
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