How far is it from Dortmund to Soltau?

The distance between Dortmund and Soltau is 176 mi by road.

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

The drive from Dortmund to Soltau takes approximately 2 h 55 min by car.

The fastest route from Dortmund to Soltau covers 176 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 55 min.

Soltau lies roughly to the north-east of Dortmund.

The drive from Dortmund to Soltau mainly follows A 2, A 7. The longest single stretch is 121 mi on A 2.

Towns on the route from Dortmund to Soltau include Unna, Ahlen, Bad Salzuflen, Hannover, Bad Fallingbostel.

Distance: 176 miDuration: 2 h 55 min

Driving from Dortmund to Soltau takes about 2 h 55 min via A 2. The distance is 176 mi. The straight-line distance is 143 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Dortmund, Bielefeld, Herford, Hannover, Soltau. Driving directions

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The return trip from Soltau to Dortmund covers roughly the same distance, 176 mi.

Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 17 August 2026.

How far is it from Dortmund to Soltau?: The distance between Dortmund and Soltau is 176 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Dortmund to Soltau?: The drive from Dortmund to Soltau takes approximately 2 h 55 min by car.
What is the best route from Dortmund to Soltau?: The fastest route from Dortmund to Soltau covers 176 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 55 min.
Which direction is Soltau from Dortmund?: Soltau lies roughly to the north-east of Dortmund.
Which roads does the route from Dortmund to Soltau follow?: The drive from Dortmund to Soltau mainly follows A 2, A 7. The longest single stretch is 121 mi on A 2.
Which towns do you pass between Dortmund and Soltau?: Towns on the route from Dortmund to Soltau include Unna, Ahlen, Bad Salzuflen, Hannover, Bad Fallingbostel.