How far is it from Detmold to Kassel?

The distance between Detmold and Kassel is 129 km by road.

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

The drive from Detmold to Kassel takes approximately 1 h 30 min by car.

The fastest route from Detmold to Kassel covers 129 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 30 min.

Kassel lies roughly to the south-east of Detmold.

The drive from Detmold to Kassel mainly follows A 44.

Towns on the route from Detmold to Kassel include Bad Lippspringe, Paderborn, Naumburg, Niedenstein.

Distance: 129 kmDrive time: 1 h 30 min

Driving from Detmold to Kassel takes about 1 h 30 min via A 44. The distance is 129 km. The straight-line distance is 82 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Detmold, Bad Lippspringe, Paderborn, Bad Arolsen, Kassel. Driving directions

Driving directions33 · 129 km

The return trip from Kassel to Detmold covers roughly the same distance, 129 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 Kassel?: The distance between Detmold and Kassel is 129 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Detmold to Kassel?: The drive from Detmold to Kassel takes approximately 1 h 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Detmold to Kassel?: The fastest route from Detmold to Kassel covers 129 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 30 min.
Which direction is Kassel from Detmold?: Kassel lies roughly to the south-east of Detmold.
Which roads does the route from Detmold to Kassel follow?: The drive from Detmold to Kassel mainly follows A 44.
Which towns do you pass between Detmold and Kassel?: Towns on the route from Detmold to Kassel include Bad Lippspringe, Paderborn, Naumburg, Niedenstein.