How far is it from Duisburg to Essen?

The distance between Duisburg and Essen is 15 mi by road.

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

The drive from Duisburg to Essen takes approximately 20 min by car.

The fastest route from Duisburg to Essen covers 15 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

Essen lies roughly to the east of Duisburg.

Distance: 15 miDuration: 20 min

Driving from Duisburg to Essen takes about 20 min via A 40. The distance is 15 mi. The straight-line distance is 11 mi. Driving directions

Driving directions14 · 15 mi

The return trip from Essen to Duisburg covers roughly the same distance, 15 mi.

Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 2 October 2026.

How far is it from Duisburg to Essen?: The distance between Duisburg and Essen is 15 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Duisburg to Essen?: The drive from Duisburg to Essen takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Duisburg to Essen?: The fastest route from Duisburg to Essen covers 15 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is Essen from Duisburg?: Essen lies roughly to the east of Duisburg.