Mainz to Mönchengladbach distance
The distance from Mainz (Germany) to Mönchengladbach (Germany) is 237 km by road, with a driving time of about 2 h 28 min. The straight-line distance is 185 km (115 miles); Mönchengladbach lies to the NW of Mainz.
Reverse direction: Mönchengladbach to Mainz distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 185 km | 44 min |
| Car (road) | 237 km | 2 h 28 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Mainz to Mönchengladbach would cost roughly 482–646 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 237 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.
Mainz
Mainz is located in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 49° 59′ 34.30″ N, 8° 14′ 50.11″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 49.99 |
| Longitude | 8.25 |
| Region | Rheinland-Pfalz |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 224,684 |
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 Mainz and Mönchengladbach is at 50.6° N, 7.35° E.
The nearest town is Vettelschoß, Landkreis Neuwied, Rheinland-Pfalz — about 93 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Mainz from Mönchengladbach?
By car it is 237 km, with a driving time of about 2 h 28 min. The straight-line distance between Mainz and Mönchengladbach is 185 kilometres (115 miles or 100 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Mainz to Mönchengladbach?
The driving distance is 237 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 2 h 28 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Mönchengladbach from Mainz?
Mönchengladbach lies to the NW (317°) as seen from Mainz.
How long is a flight from Mainz to Mönchengladbach?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 44 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Mainz to Mönchengladbach cost?
Over 237 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Mainz to Mönchengladbach would cost roughly 482–646 € 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 Mainz
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Mainz → Wiesbaden | 16 km |
| Mainz → Rüdesheim am Rhein | 37 km |
| Mainz → Darmstadt | 41 km |
| Mainz → Frankfurt am Main | 44 km |
| Mainz → Bacharach | 45 km |
| Mainz → Offenbach | 50 km |
| Mainz → Oberwesel | 52 km |
| Mainz → Sankt Goar | 74 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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