How far is it from Jena to Paderborn?

The distance between Jena and Paderborn is 280 km by road.

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

The drive from Jena to Paderborn takes approximately 3 h 5 min by car.

The fastest route from Jena to Paderborn covers 280 km with a driving time of approximately 3 h 5 min.

Paderborn lies roughly to the north-west of Jena.

The drive from Jena to Paderborn mainly follows A 4, A 44. The longest single stretch is 104 km on A 4.

Towns on the route from Jena to Paderborn include Weimar, Erfurt, Bad Sooden-Allendorf, Kassel, Bad Arolsen.

Distance: 280 kmDrive time: 3 h 5 min

Driving from Jena to Paderborn takes about 3 h 5 min via A 4. The distance is 280 km. The straight-line distance is 216 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Jena, Erfurt, Bad Sooden-Allendorf, Kassel, Paderborn. Driving directions

Driving directions50 · 280 km

The return trip from Paderborn to Jena covers roughly the same distance, 280 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 Jena to Paderborn?: The distance between Jena and Paderborn is 280 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Jena to Paderborn?: The drive from Jena to Paderborn takes approximately 3 h 5 min by car.
What is the best route from Jena to Paderborn?: The fastest route from Jena to Paderborn covers 280 km with a driving time of approximately 3 h 5 min.
Which direction is Paderborn from Jena?: Paderborn lies roughly to the north-west of Jena.
Which roads does the route from Jena to Paderborn follow?: The drive from Jena to Paderborn mainly follows A 4, A 44. The longest single stretch is 104 km on A 4.
Which towns do you pass between Jena and Paderborn?: Towns on the route from Jena to Paderborn include Weimar, Erfurt, Bad Sooden-Allendorf, Kassel, Bad Arolsen.