How far is it from Essen to Paderborn?

The distance between Essen and Paderborn is 143 km by road.

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

The drive from Essen to Paderborn takes approximately 1 h 40 min by car.

The fastest route from Essen to Paderborn covers 143 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 40 min.

Paderborn lies roughly to the east of Essen.

The drive from Essen to Paderborn mainly follows A 44.

Towns on the route from Essen to Paderborn include Bochum, Dortmund, Hagen, Lippstadt, Bad Wünnenberg.

Distance: 143 kmDrive time: 1 h 40 min

Driving from Essen to Paderborn takes about 1 h 40 min via A 44. The distance is 143 km. The straight-line distance is 124 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Essen, Dortmund, Lünen, Bad Sassendorf, Bad Wünnenberg. Driving directions

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The return trip from Paderborn to Essen covers roughly the same distance, 143 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 Essen to Paderborn?: The distance between Essen and Paderborn is 143 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Essen to Paderborn?: The drive from Essen to Paderborn takes approximately 1 h 40 min by car.
What is the best route from Essen to Paderborn?: The fastest route from Essen to Paderborn covers 143 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 40 min.
Which direction is Paderborn from Essen?: Paderborn lies roughly to the east of Essen.
Which roads does the route from Essen to Paderborn follow?: The drive from Essen to Paderborn mainly follows A 44.
Which towns do you pass between Essen and Paderborn?: Towns on the route from Essen to Paderborn include Bochum, Dortmund, Hagen, Lippstadt, Bad Wünnenberg.