How far is it from Dortmund to Mainz?

The distance between Dortmund and Mainz is 225 km by road.

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

The drive from Dortmund to Mainz takes approximately 2 h 40 min by car.

The fastest route from Dortmund to Mainz covers 225 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 40 min.

Mainz lies roughly to the south of Dortmund.

The drive from Dortmund to Mainz mainly follows A 45, B 54, A 3. The longest single stretch is 102 km on A 45.

Towns on the route from Dortmund to Mainz include Hagen, Siegen, Arbon, Dornbirn, Wiesbaden.

Distance: 225 kmDrive time: 2 h 40 min

Driving from Dortmund to Mainz takes about 2 h 40 min via A 45. The distance is 225 km. The straight-line distance is 179 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Dortmund, Siegen, Bad Marienberg, Dornbirn, Wiesbaden. Driving directions

Driving directions46 · 225 km

The return trip from Mainz to Dortmund covers roughly the same distance, 225 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 Mainz?: The distance between Dortmund and Mainz is 225 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Dortmund to Mainz?: The drive from Dortmund to Mainz takes approximately 2 h 40 min by car.
What is the best route from Dortmund to Mainz?: The fastest route from Dortmund to Mainz covers 225 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 40 min.
Which direction is Mainz from Dortmund?: Mainz lies roughly to the south of Dortmund.
Which roads does the route from Dortmund to Mainz follow?: The drive from Dortmund to Mainz mainly follows A 45, B 54, A 3. The longest single stretch is 102 km on A 45.
Which towns do you pass between Dortmund and Mainz?: Towns on the route from Dortmund to Mainz include Hagen, Siegen, Arbon, Dornbirn, Wiesbaden.