How far is it from Dortmund to Herne?

The distance between Dortmund and Herne is 24 km by road.

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

The drive from Dortmund to Herne takes approximately 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Dortmund to Herne?

The fastest route from Dortmund to Herne covers 24 km with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

Which direction is Herne from Dortmund?

Herne lies roughly to the west of Dortmund.

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

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

Dortmund Herne

Distance: 24 kmDrive time: 20 min

Driving from Dortmund to Herne takes about 20 min via A 42. The distance is 24 km. The straight-line distance is 17 km. Driving directions

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Driving directions19 · 24 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 11 km
16 Take exit slightly right 390 m
17 At end of road, turn left onto Westring 2 km
18 Turn left onto Neustraße 145 m
19 Arrive onto Neustraße

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The return trip from Herne to Dortmund covers roughly the same distance, 24 km.

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How far is it from Dortmund to Herne?: The distance between Dortmund and Herne is 24 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Dortmund to Herne?: The drive from Dortmund to Herne takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Dortmund to Herne?: The fastest route from Dortmund to Herne covers 24 km with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is Herne from Dortmund?: Herne lies roughly to the west of Dortmund.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Dortmund and Herne?: Along the route from Dortmund to Herne you can fill up at Aral Tankstelle Heiliger Weg (24/7), Shell (24/7), Shell (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

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