How far is it from Bochum to Wesel?

The distance between Bochum and Wesel is 39 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Bochum to Wesel?

The drive from Bochum to Wesel takes approximately 55 min by car.

What is the best route from Bochum to Wesel?

The fastest route from Bochum to Wesel covers 39 mi with a driving time of approximately 55 min.

Which direction is Wesel from Bochum?

Wesel lies roughly to the north-west of Bochum.

Which towns do you pass between Bochum and Wesel?

Towns on the route from Bochum to Wesel include Herten, Essen, Duisburg.

Bochum Wesel

Distance: 39 miDuration: 55 min

Driving from Bochum to Wesel takes about 55 min via A 42. The distance is 39 mi. The straight-line distance is 29 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Bochum, Herten, Bottrop, Olten. Driving directions

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Driving directions23 · 39 mi

1 Depart right onto Willy-Brandt-Platz 1 mi
2 Turn right onto Westring 1 mi
3 Continue straight onto Nordring 1 mi
4 Turn left onto Dorstener Straße 5 mi
5 Take ramp slightly right 123 yd
6 Keep slightly left 1 mi
7 Merge slightly left onto Emscherschnellweg 15 mi
8 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
9 Keep slightly right 94 yd
10 Turn right onto Konrad-Adenauer-Allee 1 mi
11 Continue straight 2 mi
12 Merge slightly left 1 mi
13 Continue straight 2 mi

14 Continue straight 11 mi
15 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
16 Turn right onto Schermbecker Landstraße 5 mi
17 Continue straight onto Friedrichstraße 1 mi
18 Continue straight onto Bismarckstraße 144 yd
19 Enter roundabout right onto Moltkestraße 11 yd
20 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Moltkestraße 121 yd
21 Turn left onto Esplanade 1 mi
22 Turn right onto Kreuzstraße 62 yd
23 Arrive onto Kreuzstraße

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The return trip from Wesel to Bochum covers roughly the same distance, 39 mi.

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How far is it from Bochum to Wesel?: The distance between Bochum and Wesel is 39 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Bochum to Wesel?: The drive from Bochum to Wesel takes approximately 55 min by car.
What is the best route from Bochum to Wesel?: The fastest route from Bochum to Wesel covers 39 mi with a driving time of approximately 55 min.
Which direction is Wesel from Bochum?: Wesel lies roughly to the north-west of Bochum.
Which towns do you pass between Bochum and Wesel?: Towns on the route from Bochum to Wesel include Herten, Essen, Duisburg.

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