How far is it from Gelsenkirchen to Giessen?

The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Giessen is 125 mi by road.

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

The drive from Gelsenkirchen to Giessen takes approximately 2 h 10 min by car.

The fastest route from Gelsenkirchen to Giessen covers 125 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 10 min.

Giessen lies roughly to the south-east of Gelsenkirchen.

The drive from Gelsenkirchen to Giessen mainly follows A 45.

Towns on the route from Gelsenkirchen to Giessen include Dortmund, Hagen, Siegen, Wetzlar.

Distance: 125 miDuration: 2 h 10 min

Driving from Gelsenkirchen to Giessen takes about 2 h 10 min via A 45. The distance is 125 mi. The straight-line distance is 94 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Gelsenkirchen, Hagen, Siegen, Bad Laasphe, Gießen. Driving directions

Driving directions25 · 125 mi

The return trip from Giessen to Gelsenkirchen covers roughly the same distance, 125 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 Gelsenkirchen to Giessen?: The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Giessen is 125 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Gelsenkirchen to Giessen?: The drive from Gelsenkirchen to Giessen takes approximately 2 h 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Gelsenkirchen to Giessen?: The fastest route from Gelsenkirchen to Giessen covers 125 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 10 min.
Which direction is Giessen from Gelsenkirchen?: Giessen lies roughly to the south-east of Gelsenkirchen.
Which roads does the route from Gelsenkirchen to Giessen follow?: The drive from Gelsenkirchen to Giessen mainly follows A 45.
Which towns do you pass between Gelsenkirchen and Giessen?: Towns on the route from Gelsenkirchen to Giessen include Dortmund, Hagen, Siegen, Wetzlar.