Distance between Essen and Dortmund
The distance from Essen to Dortmund is 38 kilometers by road including 33 kilometers on motorways. Road takes approximately 29 minutes and goes through Frillendorf, Bochum-Wattenscheid, Leithe, Wattenscheid, Westenfeld, Hamme and Bochum-Mitte.
| Shortest distance by air | 32 km ✈️ |
| Car route length | 38 km 🚗 |
| Driving time | 29 min |
| Fuel amount | 3.1 L |
| Fuel cost | 6 CAD |
| Point | Distance | Time | Fuel | |
| Essen | 0 km | 00 min | 0.0 L | |
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A 40 5 km, 05 min
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| Frillendorf | 5 km | 05 min | 0.4 L | |
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A 40 6 km, 04 min
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| Bochum-Wattenscheid | 11 km | 09 min | 0.7 L | |
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A 40 6 km, 04 min
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| Bochum-Mitte | 17 km | 13 min | 1.1 L | |
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A 40 4 km, 03 min
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| Grumme | 21 km | 16 min | 1.6 L | |
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A 40 2 km, 01 min
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| Bochum-Nord | 24 km | 18 min | 1.8 L | |
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A 40 2 km, 01 min
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| Bochum-Ost | 26 km | 19 min | 2.0 L | |
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A 40 12 km, 09 min
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| Dortmund | 38 km | 29 min | 2.7 L | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to drive from Essen to Dortmund?
Fuel cost: 6 CAD
This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 38 km / 100 km) * (Fuel consumption 8 L/100 km) * (Fuel price 1.96 CAD / L)
You can adjust fuel consumption and fuel price here.
How long is a car ride from Essen to Dortmund?
Driving time: 29 min
This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.
- 14 km with a maximum speed 100 km/h = 8 min
- 18 km with a maximum speed 80 km/h = 13 min
- 5 km with a maximum speed 50 km/h = 5 min
The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.
How far is Essen to Dortmund by land?
The distance between Essen and Dortmund is 38 km by road including 33 km on motorways.
Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Essen and Dortmund respectively.
How far is Essen to Dortmund by plane?
The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Essen and Dortmund is 32 km.
This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Essen and Dortmund respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.
How many hours is Essen from Dortmund by plane?
Boeing 737 airliner needs 2 min to cover the distance of 32 km at a cruising speed of 800 km/h.
Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 8 min to flight this distance at average speed of 220 km/h.
This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.
How long is a helicopter ride from Essen to Dortmund?
Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 8 min to cover the distance of 32 km at a cruising speed of 240 km/h.
Popular "Robinson R44" needs 9 min to flight this distance at average speed of 210 km/h.
This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.
What city is halfway between Essen and Dortmund?
The halfway point between Essen and Dortmund is Bochum-Mitte. It is located about 2 km from the exact midpoint by road.
The distance from Bochum-Mitte to Essen is 17 km and driving will take about 13 min. The road between Bochum-Mitte and Dortmund has length 21 km and will take approximately 16 min.
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Where is Essen in relation to Dortmund?
Essen is located 32 km west of Dortmund.
Essen has geographic coordinates: latitude 51.45709, longitude 7.01143.
Dortmund has geographic coordinates: latitude 51.51423, longitude 7.46528.
Which highway goes from Essen to Dortmund?
The route from Essen to Dortmund follows A 40.
Other minor sections pass along the road:
- L 660: 2 km