How far is it from Witten to Essen?

The distance between Witten and Essen is 28 km by road.

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

The drive from Witten to Essen takes approximately 25 min by car.

The fastest route from Witten to Essen covers 28 km with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

Essen lies roughly to the west of Witten.

Distance: 28 kmDrive time: 25 min

Driving from Witten to Essen takes about 25 min via A 448. The distance is 28 km. The straight-line distance is 23 km. Driving directions

Driving directions14 · 28 km

The return trip from Essen to Witten covers roughly the same distance, 28 km.

No notable attractions were found along this route.

Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 16 August 2026.

How far is it from Witten to Essen?: The distance between Witten and Essen is 28 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Witten to Essen?: The drive from Witten to Essen takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Witten to Essen?: The fastest route from Witten to Essen covers 28 km with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is Essen from Witten?: Essen lies roughly to the west of Witten.