Mönchengladbach to Oberhausen distance
The distance from Mönchengladbach (Germany) to Oberhausen (Germany) is 68 km by road, with a driving time of about 47 min. The straight-line distance is 44 km (28 miles); Oberhausen lies to the NE of Mönchengladbach.
Reverse direction: Oberhausen to Mönchengladbach distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 44 km | 33 min |
| Car (road) | 68 km | 47 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Mönchengladbach to Oberhausen would cost roughly 144–190 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 68 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.
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 |
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 Mönchengladbach and Oberhausen is at 51.34° N, 6.65° E.
The nearest town is Krefeld, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 22 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Mönchengladbach from Oberhausen?
By car it is 68 km, with a driving time of about 47 min. The straight-line distance between Mönchengladbach and Oberhausen is 44 kilometres (28 miles or 24 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Mönchengladbach to Oberhausen?
The driving distance is 68 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 47 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Oberhausen from Mönchengladbach?
Oberhausen lies to the NE (42°) as seen from Mönchengladbach.
How long is a flight from Mönchengladbach to Oberhausen?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 33 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Mönchengladbach to Oberhausen cost?
Over 68 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Mönchengladbach to Oberhausen would cost roughly 144–190 € 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 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 |
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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