How far is it from Essen to Lünen?

The distance between Essen and Lünen is 56 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Essen to Lünen?

The drive from Essen to Lünen takes approximately 45 min by car.

The fastest route from Essen to Lünen covers 56 km with a driving time of approximately 45 min.

Lünen lies roughly to the north-east of Essen.

The drive from Essen to Lünen mainly follows A 40.

Towns on the route from Essen to Lünen include Gelsenkirchen, Bochum, Witten, Castrop-Rauxel, Dortmund.

Distance: 56 kmDrive time: 45 min

Driving from Essen to Lünen takes about 45 min via A 40. The distance is 56 km. The straight-line distance is 40 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Essen, Herne, Castrop-Rauxel, Dortmund. Driving directions

Driving directions25 · 56 km

The return trip from Lünen to Essen covers roughly the same distance, 56 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 7 September 2026.

How far is it from Essen to Lünen?: The distance between Essen and Lünen is 56 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Essen to Lünen?: The drive from Essen to Lünen takes approximately 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Essen to Lünen?: The fastest route from Essen to Lünen covers 56 km with a driving time of approximately 45 min.
Which direction is Lünen from Essen?: Lünen lies roughly to the north-east of Essen.
Which roads does the route from Essen to Lünen follow?: The drive from Essen to Lünen mainly follows A 40.
Which towns do you pass between Essen and Lünen?: Towns on the route from Essen to Lünen include Gelsenkirchen, Bochum, Witten, Castrop-Rauxel, Dortmund.