How far is it from Brilon to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Brilon and Gelsenkirchen is 136 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Brilon to Gelsenkirchen?

The drive from Brilon to Gelsenkirchen takes approximately 1 h 40 min by car.

The fastest route from Brilon to Gelsenkirchen covers 136 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 40 min.

Gelsenkirchen lies roughly to the west of Brilon.

The drive from Brilon to Gelsenkirchen mainly follows A 46, A 2.

Towns on the route from Brilon to Gelsenkirchen include Olsberg, Arnsberg, Dortmund, Castrop-Rauxel.

Distance: 136 kmDrive time: 1 h 40 min

Driving from Brilon to Gelsenkirchen takes about 1 h 40 min via A 46. The distance is 136 km. The straight-line distance is 103 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Arnsberg, Dortmund, Gelsenkirchen. Driving directions

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The return trip from Gelsenkirchen to Brilon covers roughly the same distance, 136 km.

Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 17 August 2026.

How far is it from Brilon to Gelsenkirchen?: The distance between Brilon and Gelsenkirchen is 136 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Brilon to Gelsenkirchen?: The drive from Brilon to Gelsenkirchen takes approximately 1 h 40 min by car.
What is the best route from Brilon to Gelsenkirchen?: The fastest route from Brilon to Gelsenkirchen covers 136 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 40 min.
Which direction is Gelsenkirchen from Brilon?: Gelsenkirchen lies roughly to the west of Brilon.
Which roads does the route from Brilon to Gelsenkirchen follow?: The drive from Brilon to Gelsenkirchen mainly follows A 46, A 2.
Which towns do you pass between Brilon and Gelsenkirchen?: Towns on the route from Brilon to Gelsenkirchen include Olsberg, Arnsberg, Dortmund, Castrop-Rauxel.