Karlsruhe to Mönchengladbach distance
The distance from Karlsruhe (Germany) to Mönchengladbach (Germany) is 350 km by road, with a driving time of about 3 h 34 min. The straight-line distance is 281 km (175 miles); Mönchengladbach lies to the NNW of Karlsruhe.
Reverse direction: Mönchengladbach to Karlsruhe distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 281 km | 51 min |
| Car (road) | 350 km | 3 h 34 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 Mönchengladbach would cost roughly 708–951 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 350 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 |
Mönchengladbach
Mönchengladbach is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 11′ 39.01″ N, 6° 25′ 53.54″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.19 |
| Longitude | 6.43 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 267,213 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Karlsruhe and Mönchengladbach is at 50.1° N, 7.44° E.
The nearest town is Beltheim, Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis, Rheinland-Pfalz — about 140 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Karlsruhe from Mönchengladbach?
By car it is 350 km, with a driving time of about 3 h 34 min. The straight-line distance between Karlsruhe and Mönchengladbach is 281 kilometres (175 miles or 152 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Karlsruhe to Mönchengladbach?
The driving distance is 350 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 3 h 34 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Mönchengladbach from Karlsruhe?
Mönchengladbach lies to the NNW (331°) as seen from Karlsruhe.
How long is a flight from Karlsruhe to Mönchengladbach?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 51 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Karlsruhe to Mönchengladbach cost?
Over 350 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Karlsruhe to Mönchengladbach would cost roughly 708–951 € 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 → Mannheim | 68 km |
| Karlsruhe → Ludwigshafen | 72 km |
| Karlsruhe → Stuttgart | 80 km |
| Karlsruhe → Strasbourg | 83 km |
| Karlsruhe → Heilbronn | 91 km |
| Karlsruhe → Reutlingen | 104 km |
Distances from Mönchengladbach
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Mönchengladbach → Krefeld | 21 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Neuss | 26 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Düsseldorf | 31 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Duisburg | 52 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Solingen | 56 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Kevelaer | 57 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Mülheim | 59 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Wuppertal | 60 km |
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