How far is it from Essen to Wil?

The distance between Essen and Wil is 205 km by road.

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

The drive from Essen to Wil takes approximately 2 h 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Essen to Wil?

The fastest route from Essen to Wil covers 205 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 20 min.

Which direction is Wil from Essen?

Wil lies roughly to the south of Essen.

Which roads does the route from Essen to Wil follow?

The drive from Essen to Wil mainly follows A 3, A 1. The longest single stretch is 115 km on A 1.

Which towns do you pass between Essen and Wil?

Towns on the route from Essen to Wil include Duisburg, Köln, Daun, Plan-les-Ouates.

Essen Wil

Distance: 205 kmDrive time: 2 h 20 min

Driving from Essen to Wil takes about 2 h 20 min via A 1. The distance is 205 km. The straight-line distance is 164 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Essen, Köln, Nürburg, Wil. Driving directions

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Driving directions41 · 205 km

1 Depart onto Hachestraße 162 m
2 Turn right onto Am Hauptbahnhof 173 m
3 Turn slightly left onto Freiheit 40 m
4 Continue left onto Freiheit 225 m
5 Turn slightly right 63 m
6 Turn slightly right onto Helbingstraße 472 m
7 Continue straight onto Richard-Wagner-Straße 2 km
8 Continue straight 667 m
9 Merge slightly left 14 km
10 Take exit slightly right 85 m
11 Keep slightly left 916 m
12 Keep slightly right 88 m
13 Keep slightly left 286 m

14 Keep slightly right 283 m
15 Merge slightly left 37 km
16 Take exit slightly right 327 m
17 Keep slightly right 691 m
18 Merge slightly left 39 km
19 Keep slightly right 39 km
20 At end of road, turn left 11 km
21 Enter roundabout right onto Ahrtal 55 m
22 Exit roundabout right onto Ahrtal 5 km
23 Turn right 4 km
24 Continue straight 141 m
25 At end of road, turn slightly right 3 km
26 Continue straight 2 km
27 Turn right 2 km
28 Turn left 7 km
29 Turn left onto Hauptstraße 38 m
30 Turn right onto Im Höfchen 137 m
31 Continue right onto Im Höfchen 934 m
32 Turn left 2 km
33 Take ramp right 293 m
34 Continue straight 38 km
35 Take exit slightly right 399 m
36 Keep slightly right 70 m
37 Turn straight 2 km
38 Continue right onto Kurfürstenstraße 167 m
39 Continue left onto Schloßstraße 86 m
40 Continue right onto Schloßstraße 249 m
41 Arrive onto Schloßstraße

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The return trip from Wil to Essen covers roughly the same distance, 205 km.

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How far is it from Essen to Wil?: The distance between Essen and Wil is 205 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Essen to Wil?: The drive from Essen to Wil takes approximately 2 h 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Essen to Wil?: The fastest route from Essen to Wil covers 205 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 20 min.
Which direction is Wil from Essen?: Wil lies roughly to the south of Essen.
Which roads does the route from Essen to Wil follow?: The drive from Essen to Wil mainly follows A 3, A 1. The longest single stretch is 115 km on A 1.
Which towns do you pass between Essen and Wil?: Towns on the route from Essen to Wil include Duisburg, Köln, Daun, Plan-les-Ouates.

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