How far is it from Elst to Heerlen?

The distance between Elst and Heerlen is 159 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Elst to Heerlen?

The drive from Elst to Heerlen takes approximately 2 h 10 min by car.

The fastest route from Elst to Heerlen covers 159 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 10 min.

Heerlen lies roughly to the south of Elst.

The drive from Elst to Heerlen mainly follows A73.

Towns on the route from Elst to Heerlen include Bennekom, Cuijk, Venlo, Thorn, Brunssum.

Distance: 159 kmDrive time: 2 h 10 min

Driving from Elst to Heerlen takes about 2 h 10 min via A73. The distance is 159 km. The straight-line distance is 116 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Elst, Nijmegen, Reuver, Boorsem, Landgraaf. Driving directions

Driving directions43 · 159 km

The return trip from Heerlen to Elst covers roughly the same distance, 159 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 Elst to Heerlen?: The distance between Elst and Heerlen is 159 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Elst to Heerlen?: The drive from Elst to Heerlen takes approximately 2 h 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Elst to Heerlen?: The fastest route from Elst to Heerlen covers 159 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 10 min.
Which direction is Heerlen from Elst?: Heerlen lies roughly to the south of Elst.
Which roads does the route from Elst to Heerlen follow?: The drive from Elst to Heerlen mainly follows A73.
Which towns do you pass between Elst and Heerlen?: Towns on the route from Elst to Heerlen include Bennekom, Cuijk, Venlo, Thorn, Brunssum.