How far is it from Dortmund to Kerpen?

The distance between Dortmund and Kerpen is 72 mi by road.

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

The drive from Dortmund to Kerpen takes approximately 1 h 25 min by car.

The fastest route from Dortmund to Kerpen covers 72 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 25 min.

Kerpen lies roughly to the south-west of Dortmund.

The drive from Dortmund to Kerpen mainly follows A 1.

Towns on the route from Dortmund to Kerpen include Hagen, Castrop-Rauxel, Wuppertal, Bergisch Gladbach, Köln.

Distance: 72 miDuration: 1 h 25 min

Driving from Dortmund to Kerpen takes about 1 h 25 min via A 1. The distance is 72 mi. The straight-line distance is 56 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Essen, Velbert, Ratingen, Düsseldorf. Driving directions

Driving directions33 · 72 mi

The return trip from Kerpen to Dortmund covers roughly the same distance, 72 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 Dortmund to Kerpen?: The distance between Dortmund and Kerpen is 72 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Dortmund to Kerpen?: The drive from Dortmund to Kerpen takes approximately 1 h 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Dortmund to Kerpen?: The fastest route from Dortmund to Kerpen covers 72 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 25 min.
Which direction is Kerpen from Dortmund?: Kerpen lies roughly to the south-west of Dortmund.
Which roads does the route from Dortmund to Kerpen follow?: The drive from Dortmund to Kerpen mainly follows A 1.
Which towns do you pass between Dortmund and Kerpen?: Towns on the route from Dortmund to Kerpen include Hagen, Castrop-Rauxel, Wuppertal, Bergisch Gladbach, Köln.