How far is it from Wetzlar to Giessen?

The distance between Wetzlar and Giessen is 18 km by road.

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

The drive from Wetzlar to Giessen takes approximately 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Wetzlar to Giessen?

The fastest route from Wetzlar to Giessen covers 18 km with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

Which direction is Giessen from Wetzlar?

Giessen lies roughly to the east of Wetzlar.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Wetzlar and Giessen?

Along the route from Wetzlar to Giessen you can fill up at Aral (24/7), Globus (24/7), Mandler (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I camp between Wetzlar and Giessen?

Along the route from Wetzlar to Giessen you can stop for the night or service your van at Goethe Camping Zeltplatz Wetzlar, Campingplatz Dutenhofen, Wohnmobilstellplatz am Freibad Ringallee.

Wetzlar Giessen

Distance: 18 kmDrive time: 20 min

Driving from Wetzlar to Giessen takes about 20 min via B 49. The distance is 18 km. The straight-line distance is 14 km. Driving directions

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Driving directions20 · 18 km

1 Depart onto Karl-Kellner-Ring 10 m
2 Continue straight onto Schützenstraße 239 m
3 Turn slightly left onto Friedrich-Ebert-Platz 41 m
4 Turn left onto Nauborner Straße 13 m
5 Turn left onto Schützenstraße 253 m
6 Keep slightly right onto Karl-Kellner-Ring 2 km
7 Continue straight 304 m
8 Turn right onto Bannstraße 225 m
9 Take ramp straight onto Bannstraße 258 m
10 Merge slightly left onto Taubensteinbrücke 11 km
11 Take exit slightly right 639 m
12 Merge slightly right onto Gießener Ring 2 km
13 Take exit slightly right 344 m

14 Turn slightly right 52 m
15 Turn right onto Heuchelheimer Straße 764 m
16 Continue straight onto Gabelsbergerstraße 216 m
17 Turn right onto Westanlage 354 m
18 Continue straight onto Südanlage 670 m
19 Turn left onto Neuen Bäue 310 m
20 Arrive onto Schulstraße

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The return trip from Giessen to Wetzlar covers roughly the same distance, 18 km.

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How far is it from Wetzlar to Giessen?: The distance between Wetzlar and Giessen is 18 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Wetzlar to Giessen?: The drive from Wetzlar to Giessen takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Wetzlar to Giessen?: The fastest route from Wetzlar to Giessen covers 18 km with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is Giessen from Wetzlar?: Giessen lies roughly to the east of Wetzlar.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Wetzlar and Giessen?: Along the route from Wetzlar to Giessen you can fill up at Aral (24/7), Globus (24/7), Mandler (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I camp between Wetzlar and Giessen?: Along the route from Wetzlar to Giessen you can stop for the night or service your van at Goethe Camping Zeltplatz Wetzlar, Campingplatz Dutenhofen, Wohnmobilstellplatz am Freibad Ringallee.

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