How far is it from Detmold to Essen?

The distance between Detmold and Essen is 107 mi by road.

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

The drive from Detmold to Essen takes approximately 2 h by car.

The fastest route from Detmold to Essen covers 107 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h.

Essen lies roughly to the west of Detmold.

The drive from Detmold to Essen mainly follows A 2, A 40. The longest single stretch is 65 mi on A 2.

Towns on the route from Detmold to Essen include Bad Salzuflen, Bielefeld, Ahlen, Dortmund, Bochum.

Distance: 107 miDuration: 2 h

Driving from Detmold to Essen takes about 2 h via A 2. The distance is 107 mi. The straight-line distance is 87 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Detmold, Gütersloh, Lünen, Dortmund, Essen. Driving directions

Driving directions30 · 107 mi

The return trip from Essen to Detmold covers roughly the same distance, 107 mi.

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

How far is it from Detmold to Essen?: The distance between Detmold and Essen is 107 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Detmold to Essen?: The drive from Detmold to Essen takes approximately 2 h by car.
What is the best route from Detmold to Essen?: The fastest route from Detmold to Essen covers 107 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h.
Which direction is Essen from Detmold?: Essen lies roughly to the west of Detmold.
Which roads does the route from Detmold to Essen follow?: The drive from Detmold to Essen mainly follows A 2, A 40. The longest single stretch is 65 mi on A 2.
Which towns do you pass between Detmold and Essen?: Towns on the route from Detmold to Essen include Bad Salzuflen, Bielefeld, Ahlen, Dortmund, Bochum.