How far is it from Dortmund to Kassel?

The distance between Dortmund and Kassel is 167 km by road.

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

The drive from Dortmund to Kassel takes approximately 1 h 50 min by car.

The fastest route from Dortmund to Kassel covers 167 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 50 min.

Kassel lies roughly to the east of Dortmund.

The drive from Dortmund to Kassel mainly follows A 44.

Towns on the route from Dortmund to Kassel include Lünen, Unna, Lippstadt, Naumburg, Bad Wilhelmshöhe.

Distance: 167 kmDrive time: 1 h 50 min

Driving from Dortmund to Kassel takes about 1 h 50 min via A 44. The distance is 167 km. The straight-line distance is 143 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Dortmund, Unna, Willingen-Upland, Bad Arolsen, Kassel. Driving directions

Driving directions22 · 167 km

The return trip from Kassel to Dortmund covers roughly the same distance, 167 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 Dortmund to Kassel?: The distance between Dortmund and Kassel is 167 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Dortmund to Kassel?: The drive from Dortmund to Kassel takes approximately 1 h 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Dortmund to Kassel?: The fastest route from Dortmund to Kassel covers 167 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 50 min.
Which direction is Kassel from Dortmund?: Kassel lies roughly to the east of Dortmund.
Which roads does the route from Dortmund to Kassel follow?: The drive from Dortmund to Kassel mainly follows A 44.
Which towns do you pass between Dortmund and Kassel?: Towns on the route from Dortmund to Kassel include Lünen, Unna, Lippstadt, Naumburg, Bad Wilhelmshöhe.