Karlsruhe to Stuttgart distance
The distance from Karlsruhe (Germany) to Stuttgart (Germany) is 80 km by road, with a driving time of about 1 h 4 min. The straight-line distance is 62 km (39 miles); Stuttgart lies to the ESE of Karlsruhe.
Reverse direction: Stuttgart to Karlsruhe distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 62 km | 35 min |
| Car (road) | 80 km | 1 h 4 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 Stuttgart would cost roughly 168–222 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 80 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 |
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 Karlsruhe and Stuttgart is at 48.89° N, 8.79° E.
The nearest town is Niefern-Öschelbronn, Enzkreis, Baden-Württemberg — about 31 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Karlsruhe from Stuttgart?
By car it is 80 km, with a driving time of about 1 h 4 min. The straight-line distance between Karlsruhe and Stuttgart is 62 kilometres (39 miles or 34 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Karlsruhe to Stuttgart?
The driving distance is 80 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 1 h 4 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Stuttgart from Karlsruhe?
Stuttgart lies to the ESE (114°) as seen from Karlsruhe.
How long is a flight from Karlsruhe to Stuttgart?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 35 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Karlsruhe to Stuttgart cost?
Over 80 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Karlsruhe to Stuttgart would cost roughly 168–222 € 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 → Strasbourg | 83 km |
| Karlsruhe → Heilbronn | 91 km |
| Karlsruhe → Reutlingen | 104 km |
| Karlsruhe → Darmstadt | 106 km |
Distances from Stuttgart
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Stuttgart → Reutlingen | 40 km |
| Stuttgart → Heilbronn | 53 km |
| Stuttgart → Pforzheim | 54 km |
| Stuttgart → Ulm | 92 km |
| Stuttgart → Heidelberg | 120 km |
| Stuttgart → Mannheim | 133 km |
| Stuttgart → Ludwigshafen | 138 km |
| Stuttgart → Würzburg | 148 km |
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