How far is it from Dortmund to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Dortmund and Gelsenkirchen is 36 km by road.

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

The drive from Dortmund to Gelsenkirchen takes approximately 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Dortmund to Gelsenkirchen?

The fastest route from Dortmund to Gelsenkirchen covers 36 km with a driving time of approximately 30 min.

Which direction is Gelsenkirchen from Dortmund?

Gelsenkirchen lies roughly to the west of Dortmund.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Dortmund and Gelsenkirchen?

Along the route from Dortmund to Gelsenkirchen you can fill up at Aral Tankstelle Heiliger Weg (24/7), Autogas (24/7), H2 Tankstelle (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I camp between Dortmund and Gelsenkirchen?

Along the route from Dortmund to Gelsenkirchen you can stop for the night or service your van at TOPPARK Dortmund Wischlingen, Parkplatz Hotel Vienna House Easy Goldschmieding.

Dortmund Gelsenkirchen

Distance: 36 kmDrive time: 30 min

Driving from Dortmund to Gelsenkirchen takes about 30 min via A 42. The distance is 36 km. The straight-line distance is 26 km. Driving directions

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Driving directions21 · 36 km

1 Depart onto Königswall 137 m
2 Turn right onto Bahnhofstraße 202 m
3 Turn right onto Schützenstraße 304 m
4 Turn left onto Grüne Straße 174 m
5 Continue straight onto Treibstraße 404 m
6 Turn right onto Sunderweg 854 m
7 Take ramp left 208 m
8 Merge slightly left onto Mallinckrodtstraße 4 km
9 Take exit slightly right 247 m
10 Keep slightly right 574 m
11 Merge slightly left 5 km
12 Take exit slightly right 225 m
13 Keep slightly left 425 m

14 Keep slightly right 304 m
15 Merge slightly left 22 km
16 Take exit slightly right 238 m
17 Keep slightly right 88 m
18 Turn right onto Grothusstraße 750 m
19 Continue straight onto Overwegstraße 2 km
20 Turn left onto Vattmannstraße 207 m
21 Arrive onto Vattmannstraße

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The return trip from Gelsenkirchen to Dortmund covers roughly the same distance, 36 km.

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How far is it from Dortmund to Gelsenkirchen?: The distance between Dortmund and Gelsenkirchen is 36 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Dortmund to Gelsenkirchen?: The drive from Dortmund to Gelsenkirchen takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Dortmund to Gelsenkirchen?: The fastest route from Dortmund to Gelsenkirchen covers 36 km with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is Gelsenkirchen from Dortmund?: Gelsenkirchen lies roughly to the west of Dortmund.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Dortmund and Gelsenkirchen?: Along the route from Dortmund to Gelsenkirchen you can fill up at Aral Tankstelle Heiliger Weg (24/7), Autogas (24/7), H2 Tankstelle (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I camp between Dortmund and Gelsenkirchen?: Along the route from Dortmund to Gelsenkirchen you can stop for the night or service your van at TOPPARK Dortmund Wischlingen, Parkplatz Hotel Vienna House Easy Goldschmieding.

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