How far is it from Detmold to Dorsten?

The distance between Detmold and Dorsten is 177 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Detmold to Dorsten?

The drive from Detmold to Dorsten takes approximately 1 h 55 min by car.

The fastest route from Detmold to Dorsten covers 177 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 55 min.

Dorsten lies roughly to the west of Detmold.

The drive from Detmold to Dorsten mainly follows A 2.

Towns on the route from Detmold to Dorsten include Bad Salzuflen, Bielefeld, Ahlen, Dortmund, Essen.

Distance: 177 kmDrive time: 1 h 55 min

Driving from Detmold to Dorsten takes about 1 h 55 min via A 2. The distance is 177 km. The straight-line distance is 136 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Detmold, Gütersloh, Lünen, Gladbeck. Driving directions

Driving directions25 · 177 km

The return trip from Dorsten to Detmold covers roughly the same distance, 177 km.

Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 16 August 2026.

How far is it from Detmold to Dorsten?: The distance between Detmold and Dorsten is 177 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Detmold to Dorsten?: The drive from Detmold to Dorsten takes approximately 1 h 55 min by car.
What is the best route from Detmold to Dorsten?: The fastest route from Detmold to Dorsten covers 177 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 55 min.
Which direction is Dorsten from Detmold?: Dorsten lies roughly to the west of Detmold.
Which roads does the route from Detmold to Dorsten follow?: The drive from Detmold to Dorsten mainly follows A 2.
Which towns do you pass between Detmold and Dorsten?: Towns on the route from Detmold to Dorsten include Bad Salzuflen, Bielefeld, Ahlen, Dortmund, Essen.