How far is it from Giessen to Stuttgart?

The distance between Giessen and Stuttgart is 264 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Giessen to Stuttgart?

The drive from Giessen to Stuttgart takes approximately 2 h 50 min by car.

The fastest route from Giessen to Stuttgart covers 264 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 50 min.

Stuttgart lies roughly to the south of Giessen.

The drive from Giessen to Stuttgart mainly follows A 5, A 6, A 81. The longest single stretch is 81 km on A 5.

Towns on the route from Giessen to Stuttgart include Bad Homburg, Frankfurt am Main, Heidelberg, Heilbronn, Ludwigsburg.

Distance: 264 kmDrive time: 2 h 50 min

Driving from Giessen to Stuttgart takes about 2 h 50 min via A 5. The distance is 264 km. The straight-line distance is 206 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Bad Vilbel, Frankfurt am Main, Schwefelbad Mingolsheim, Heilbronn, Berg. Driving directions

Driving directions34 · 264 km

The return trip from Stuttgart to Giessen covers roughly the same distance, 264 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 Giessen to Stuttgart?: The distance between Giessen and Stuttgart is 264 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Giessen to Stuttgart?: The drive from Giessen to Stuttgart takes approximately 2 h 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Giessen to Stuttgart?: The fastest route from Giessen to Stuttgart covers 264 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 50 min.
Which direction is Stuttgart from Giessen?: Stuttgart lies roughly to the south of Giessen.
Which roads does the route from Giessen to Stuttgart follow?: The drive from Giessen to Stuttgart mainly follows A 5, A 6, A 81. The longest single stretch is 81 km on A 5.
Which towns do you pass between Giessen and Stuttgart?: Towns on the route from Giessen to Stuttgart include Bad Homburg, Frankfurt am Main, Heidelberg, Heilbronn, Ludwigsburg.