How far is it from Dortmund to Lingen?

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

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

The drive from Dortmund to Lingen takes approximately 1 h 45 min by car.

The fastest route from Dortmund to Lingen covers 167 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 45 min.

Lingen lies roughly to the north of Dortmund.

The drive from Dortmund to Lingen mainly follows A 2, A 31. The longest single stretch is 111 km on A 31.

Towns on the route from Dortmund to Lingen include Castrop-Rauxel, Essen, Dorsten, Bad Bentheim.

Distance: 167 kmDrive time: 1 h 45 min

Driving from Dortmund to Lingen takes about 1 h 45 min via A 31. The distance is 167 km. The straight-line distance is 113 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Castrop-Rauxel, Bottrop, Dorsten, Oldnzel, Nordhorn. Driving directions

Driving directions26 · 167 km

The return trip from Lingen to Dortmund covers roughly the same distance, 167 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 16 August 2026.

How far is it from Dortmund to Lingen?: The distance between Dortmund and Lingen is 167 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Dortmund to Lingen?: The drive from Dortmund to Lingen takes approximately 1 h 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Dortmund to Lingen?: The fastest route from Dortmund to Lingen covers 167 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 45 min.
Which direction is Lingen from Dortmund?: Lingen lies roughly to the north of Dortmund.
Which roads does the route from Dortmund to Lingen follow?: The drive from Dortmund to Lingen mainly follows A 2, A 31. The longest single stretch is 111 km on A 31.
Which towns do you pass between Dortmund and Lingen?: Towns on the route from Dortmund to Lingen include Castrop-Rauxel, Essen, Dorsten, Bad Bentheim.