How far is it from Dorsten to Essen?

The distance between Dorsten and Essen is 31 km by road.

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

The drive from Dorsten to Essen takes approximately 35 min by car.

The fastest route from Dorsten to Essen covers 31 km with a driving time of approximately 35 min.

Essen lies roughly to the south of Dorsten.

Along the route from Dorsten to Essen you can fill up at Esso (24/7), Total (24/7), Aral (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

On the route from Dorsten to Essen you can take a break at Schwerbehindertentoilette, Friedhof Karnap, Mensa.

Distance: 31 kmDrive time: 35 min

Driving from Dorsten to Essen takes about 35 min via A 31. The distance is 31 km. The straight-line distance is 24 km. Driving directions

Driving directions21 · 31 km

The return trip from Essen to Dorsten covers roughly the same distance, 31 km.

No notable attractions were found along this route.

Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 2 October 2026.

How far is it from Dorsten to Essen?: The distance between Dorsten and Essen is 31 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Dorsten to Essen?: The drive from Dorsten to Essen takes approximately 35 min by car.
What is the best route from Dorsten to Essen?: The fastest route from Dorsten to Essen covers 31 km with a driving time of approximately 35 min.
Which direction is Essen from Dorsten?: Essen lies roughly to the south of Dorsten.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Dorsten and Essen?: Along the route from Dorsten to Essen you can fill up at Esso (24/7), Total (24/7), Aral (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I stop to rest between Dorsten and Essen?: On the route from Dorsten to Essen you can take a break at Schwerbehindertentoilette, Friedhof Karnap, Mensa.