How far is it from Gelsenkirchen to Gera?

The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Gera is 434 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Gelsenkirchen to Gera?

The drive from Gelsenkirchen to Gera takes approximately 4 h 30 min by car.

The fastest route from Gelsenkirchen to Gera covers 434 km with a driving time of approximately 4 h 30 min.

Gera lies roughly to the east of Gelsenkirchen.

The drive from Gelsenkirchen to Gera mainly follows A 44, A 4. The longest single stretch is 172 km on A 44.

Towns on the route from Gelsenkirchen to Gera include Dortmund, Lippstadt, Kassel, Erfurt, Jena.

Distance: 434 kmDrive time: 4 h 30 min

Driving from Gelsenkirchen to Gera takes about 4 h 30 min via A 44. The distance is 434 km. The straight-line distance is 355 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Gelsenkirchen, Bad Wilhelmshöhe, Kassel, Erfurt, Jena. Driving directions

Driving directions44 · 434 km

The return trip from Gera to Gelsenkirchen covers roughly the same distance, 434 km.

Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 3 September 2026.

How far is it from Gelsenkirchen to Gera?: The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Gera is 434 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Gelsenkirchen to Gera?: The drive from Gelsenkirchen to Gera takes approximately 4 h 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Gelsenkirchen to Gera?: The fastest route from Gelsenkirchen to Gera covers 434 km with a driving time of approximately 4 h 30 min.
Which direction is Gera from Gelsenkirchen?: Gera lies roughly to the east of Gelsenkirchen.
Which roads does the route from Gelsenkirchen to Gera follow?: The drive from Gelsenkirchen to Gera mainly follows A 44, A 4. The longest single stretch is 172 km on A 44.
Which towns do you pass between Gelsenkirchen and Gera?: Towns on the route from Gelsenkirchen to Gera include Dortmund, Lippstadt, Kassel, Erfurt, Jena.