How far is it from Erfurt to Giessen?

The distance between Erfurt and Giessen is 128 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Erfurt to Giessen?

The drive from Erfurt to Giessen takes approximately 2 h 15 min by car.

The fastest route from Erfurt to Giessen covers 128 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 15 min.

Giessen lies roughly to the west of Erfurt.

The drive from Erfurt to Giessen mainly follows A 4, A 5. The longest single stretch is 71 mi on A 4.

Towns on the route from Erfurt to Giessen include Bad Tabarz, Bad Hersfeld, Neukirchen, Homberg (Ohm).

Distance: 128 miDuration: 2 h 15 min

Driving from Erfurt to Giessen takes about 2 h 15 min via A 4. The distance is 128 mi. The straight-line distance is 107 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Stützerbach, Friedrichroda, Bad Hersfeld, Bad Salzschlirf, Gießen. Driving directions

Driving directions32 · 128 mi

The return trip from Giessen to Erfurt covers roughly the same distance, 128 mi.

No notable attractions were found along this route.

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

How far is it from Erfurt to Giessen?: The distance between Erfurt and Giessen is 128 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Erfurt to Giessen?: The drive from Erfurt to Giessen takes approximately 2 h 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Erfurt to Giessen?: The fastest route from Erfurt to Giessen covers 128 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 15 min.
Which direction is Giessen from Erfurt?: Giessen lies roughly to the west of Erfurt.
Which roads does the route from Erfurt to Giessen follow?: The drive from Erfurt to Giessen mainly follows A 4, A 5. The longest single stretch is 71 mi on A 4.
Which towns do you pass between Erfurt and Giessen?: Towns on the route from Erfurt to Giessen include Bad Tabarz, Bad Hersfeld, Neukirchen, Homberg (Ohm).