Karlsruhe to Wiesbaden distance
The distance from Karlsruhe (Germany) to Wiesbaden (Germany) is 149 km by road, with a driving time of about 1 h 31 min. The straight-line distance is 119 km (74 miles); Wiesbaden lies to the N of Karlsruhe.
Reverse direction: Wiesbaden to Karlsruhe distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 119 km | 39 min |
| Car (road) | 149 km | 1 h 31 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 Wiesbaden would cost roughly 306–408 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 149 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 |
Wiesbaden
Wiesbaden is located in Hessen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 4′ 17.83″ N, 8° 14′ 41.40″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.07 |
| Longitude | 8.24 |
| Region | Hessen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 288,850 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Karlsruhe and Wiesbaden is at 49.54° N, 8.33° E.
The nearest town is Heßheim, Rhein-Pfalz-Kreis, Rheinland-Pfalz — about 59 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Karlsruhe from Wiesbaden?
By car it is 149 km, with a driving time of about 1 h 31 min. The straight-line distance between Karlsruhe and Wiesbaden is 119 kilometres (74 miles or 64 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Karlsruhe to Wiesbaden?
The driving distance is 149 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 1 h 31 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Wiesbaden from Karlsruhe?
Wiesbaden lies to the N (355°) as seen from Karlsruhe.
How long is a flight from Karlsruhe to Wiesbaden?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 39 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Karlsruhe to Wiesbaden cost?
Over 149 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Karlsruhe to Wiesbaden would cost roughly 306–408 € 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 Wiesbaden
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Wiesbaden → Mainz | 16 km |
| Wiesbaden → Rüdesheim am Rhein | 29 km |
| Wiesbaden → Frankfurt am Main | 38 km |
| Wiesbaden → Offenbach | 46 km |
| Wiesbaden → Darmstadt | 48 km |
| Wiesbaden → Bacharach | 50 km |
| Wiesbaden → Oberwesel | 56 km |
| Wiesbaden → Sankt Goar | 78 km |
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