How far is it from Essen to Duisburg?

The distance between Essen and Duisburg is 14 mi by road.

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

The drive from Essen to Duisburg takes approximately 25 min by car.

The fastest route from Essen to Duisburg covers 14 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

Duisburg lies roughly to the west of Essen.

Distance: 14 miDuration: 25 min

Driving from Essen to Duisburg takes about 25 min via A 40. The distance is 14 mi. The straight-line distance is 11 mi. Driving directions

Driving directions27 · 14 mi

The return trip from Duisburg to Essen covers roughly the same distance, 14 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 1 September 2026.

How far is it from Essen to Duisburg?: The distance between Essen and Duisburg is 14 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Essen to Duisburg?: The drive from Essen to Duisburg takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Essen to Duisburg?: The fastest route from Essen to Duisburg covers 14 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is Duisburg from Essen?: Duisburg lies roughly to the west of Essen.