Leipzig to Oberhausen distance
The distance from Leipzig (Germany) to Oberhausen (Germany) is 513 km by road, with a driving time of about 4 h 53 min. The straight-line distance is 382 km (238 miles); Oberhausen lies to the W of Leipzig.
Reverse direction: Oberhausen to Leipzig distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 382 km | 59 min |
| Car (road) | 513 km | 4 h 53 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Leipzig to Oberhausen would cost roughly 1034–1391 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 513 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.
Leipzig
Leipzig is located in Sachsen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 20′ 22.90″ N, 12° 22′ 23.07″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.34 |
| Longitude | 12.37 |
| Region | Sachsen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 611,850 |
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 Leipzig and Oberhausen is at 51.45° N, 9.62° E.
The nearest town is Hann. Münden, Landkreis Göttingen, Niedersachsen — about 191 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Leipzig from Oberhausen?
By car it is 513 km, with a driving time of about 4 h 53 min. The straight-line distance between Leipzig and Oberhausen is 382 kilometres (238 miles or 206 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Leipzig to Oberhausen?
The driving distance is 513 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 4 h 53 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Oberhausen from Leipzig?
Oberhausen lies to the W (275°) as seen from Leipzig.
How long is a flight from Leipzig to Oberhausen?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 59 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Leipzig to Oberhausen cost?
Over 513 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Leipzig to Oberhausen would cost roughly 1034–1391 € 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 Leipzig
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Leipzig → Halle (Saale) | 40 km |
| Leipzig → Wittenberg | 70 km |
| Leipzig → Chemnitz | 83 km |
| Leipzig → Jena | 94 km |
| Leipzig → Dresden | 113 km |
| Leipzig → Magdeburg | 122 km |
| Leipzig → Quedlinburg | 126 km |
| Leipzig → Weimar | 129 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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