Oberhausen to Wuppertal distance
The distance from Oberhausen (Germany) to Wuppertal (Germany) is 60 km by road, with a driving time of about 44 min. The straight-line distance is 33 km (20 miles); Wuppertal lies to the SE of Oberhausen.
Reverse direction: Wuppertal to Oberhausen distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 33 km | 32 min |
| Car (road) | 60 km | 44 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Oberhausen to Wuppertal would cost roughly 128–168 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 60 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.
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 |
Wuppertal
Wuppertal is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 15′ 22.37″ N, 7° 9′ 2.75″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.26 |
| Longitude | 7.15 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 358,193 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Oberhausen and Wuppertal is at 51.37° N, 7.01° E.
The nearest town is Velbert, Kreis Mettmann, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 16 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Oberhausen from Wuppertal?
By car it is 60 km, with a driving time of about 44 min. The straight-line distance between Oberhausen and Wuppertal is 33 kilometres (20 miles or 18 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Oberhausen to Wuppertal?
The driving distance is 60 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 44 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Wuppertal from Oberhausen?
Wuppertal lies to the SE (142°) as seen from Oberhausen.
How long is a flight from Oberhausen to Wuppertal?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 32 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Oberhausen to Wuppertal cost?
Over 60 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Oberhausen to Wuppertal would cost roughly 128–168 € 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 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 |
Distances from Wuppertal
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Wuppertal → Solingen | 16 km |
| Wuppertal → Remscheid | 17 km |
| Wuppertal → Hagen | 30 km |
| Wuppertal → Düsseldorf | 31 km |
| Wuppertal → Essen | 36 km |
| Wuppertal → Leverkusen | 36 km |
| Wuppertal → Bochum | 37 km |
| Wuppertal → Neuss | 37 km |
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