Karlsruhe to Oberhausen distance
The distance from Karlsruhe (Germany) to Oberhausen (Germany) is 365 km by road, with a driving time of about 3 h 40 min. The straight-line distance is 297 km (184 miles); Oberhausen lies to the NNW of Karlsruhe.
Reverse direction: Oberhausen to Karlsruhe distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 297 km | 52 min |
| Car (road) | 365 km | 3 h 40 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 Oberhausen would cost roughly 738–991 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 365 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 |
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 Karlsruhe and Oberhausen is at 50.25° N, 7.65° E.
The nearest town is Spay, Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz, Rheinland-Pfalz — about 148 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Karlsruhe from Oberhausen?
By car it is 365 km, with a driving time of about 3 h 40 min. The straight-line distance between Karlsruhe and Oberhausen is 297 kilometres (184 miles or 160 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Karlsruhe to Oberhausen?
The driving distance is 365 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 3 h 40 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Oberhausen from Karlsruhe?
Oberhausen lies to the NNW (339°) as seen from Karlsruhe.
How long is a flight from Karlsruhe to Oberhausen?
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 Karlsruhe to Oberhausen cost?
Over 365 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Karlsruhe to Oberhausen would cost roughly 738–991 € 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 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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