Mainz to Oberhausen distance
The distance from Mainz (Germany) to Oberhausen (Germany) is 244 km by road, with a driving time of about 2 h 37 min. The straight-line distance is 193 km (120 miles); Oberhausen lies to the NNW of Mainz.
Reverse direction: Oberhausen to Mainz distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 193 km | 44 min |
| Car (road) | 244 km | 2 h 37 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 Oberhausen would cost roughly 496–665 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 244 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 |
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 Mainz and Oberhausen is at 50.74° N, 7.57° E.
The nearest town is Niederirsen, Landkreis Altenkirchen, Rheinland-Pfalz — about 96 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Mainz from Oberhausen?
By car it is 244 km, with a driving time of about 2 h 37 min. The straight-line distance between Mainz and Oberhausen is 193 kilometres (120 miles or 104 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Mainz to Oberhausen?
The driving distance is 244 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 2 h 37 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Oberhausen from Mainz?
Oberhausen lies to the NNW (330°) as seen from Mainz.
How long is a flight from Mainz to Oberhausen?
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 Oberhausen cost?
Over 244 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Mainz to Oberhausen would cost roughly 496–665 € 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 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 |