How far is it from Dortmund to Ahlen?

The distance between Dortmund and Ahlen is 38 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Dortmund to Ahlen?

The drive from Dortmund to Ahlen takes approximately 50 min by car.

What is the best route from Dortmund to Ahlen?

The fastest route from Dortmund to Ahlen covers 38 mi with a driving time of approximately 50 min.

Which direction is Ahlen from Dortmund?

Ahlen lies roughly to the north-east of Dortmund.

Which roads does the route from Dortmund to Ahlen follow?

The drive from Dortmund to Ahlen mainly follows A 2.

Which towns do you pass between Dortmund and Ahlen?

Towns on the route from Dortmund to Ahlen include Lünen, Unna.

Dortmund Ahlen

Distance: 38 miDuration: 50 min

Driving from Dortmund to Ahlen takes about 50 min via A 2. The distance is 38 mi. The straight-line distance is 26 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Dortmund, Lünen, Unna, Ahlen. Driving directions

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Driving directions31 · 38 mi

1 Depart onto Königswall 1 mi
2 Continue U-turn onto Königswall 1 mi
3 Continue straight onto Burgwall 1 mi
4 Continue straight onto Schwanenwall 139 yd
5 Turn left onto Geschwister-Scholl-Straße 1 mi
6 Continue straight onto Weißenburger Straße 1 mi
7 Continue straight onto Oesterholzstraße 1 mi
8 Continue right onto Brackeler Straße 1 mi
9 Continue straight onto Brackeler Straße 2 mi
10 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
11 Keep slightly left 1 mi
12 Keep slightly left 1 mi
13 Merge slightly left 3 mi

14 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
15 Keep slightly right 1 mi
16 Merge slightly left 23 mi
17 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
18 Turn right onto Dolberger Straße 1 mi
19 Continue straight onto Uentroper Straße 2 mi
20 At roundabout, take exit left onto Heessener Straße 1 mi
21 Turn right onto Dolberger Straße 3 mi
22 Enter roundabout right onto Dolberger Straße 56 yd
23 Exit roundabout right onto Dolberger Straße 1 mi
24 Enter rotary right onto Dolberger Straße 60 yd
25 Exit rotary right onto Dolberger Straße 1 mi
26 Turn right onto Zeppelinstraße 30 yd
27 Turn left onto Dolberger Straße 1 mi
28 Continue straight onto Südstraße 148 yd
29 At end of road, turn left onto Südstraße 1 mi
30 Continue right onto Südstraße 136 yd
31 Arrive onto Südstraße

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The return trip from Ahlen to Dortmund covers roughly the same distance, 38 mi.

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How far is it from Dortmund to Ahlen?: The distance between Dortmund and Ahlen is 38 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Dortmund to Ahlen?: The drive from Dortmund to Ahlen takes approximately 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Dortmund to Ahlen?: The fastest route from Dortmund to Ahlen covers 38 mi with a driving time of approximately 50 min.
Which direction is Ahlen from Dortmund?: Ahlen lies roughly to the north-east of Dortmund.
Which roads does the route from Dortmund to Ahlen follow?: The drive from Dortmund to Ahlen mainly follows A 2.
Which towns do you pass between Dortmund and Ahlen?: Towns on the route from Dortmund to Ahlen include Lünen, Unna.

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