How far is it from Giessen to Jena?

The distance between Giessen and Jena is 154 mi by road.

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

The drive from Giessen to Jena takes approximately 2 h 45 min by car.

The fastest route from Giessen to Jena covers 154 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 45 min.

Jena lies roughly to the east of Giessen.

The drive from Giessen to Jena mainly follows A 5, A 4. The longest single stretch is 84 mi on A 4.

Towns on the route from Giessen to Jena include Homberg (Ohm), Bad Hersfeld, Sontra, Erfurt, Weimar.

Distance: 154 miDuration: 2 h 45 min

Driving from Giessen to Jena takes about 2 h 45 min via A 4. The distance is 154 mi. The straight-line distance is 130 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Gießen, Bad Hersfeld, Tann, Erfurt, Bad Berka. Driving directions

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The return trip from Jena to Giessen covers roughly the same distance, 154 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 16 August 2026.

How far is it from Giessen to Jena?: The distance between Giessen and Jena is 154 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Giessen to Jena?: The drive from Giessen to Jena takes approximately 2 h 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Giessen to Jena?: The fastest route from Giessen to Jena covers 154 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 45 min.
Which direction is Jena from Giessen?: Jena lies roughly to the east of Giessen.
Which roads does the route from Giessen to Jena follow?: The drive from Giessen to Jena mainly follows A 5, A 4. The longest single stretch is 84 mi on A 4.
Which towns do you pass between Giessen and Jena?: Towns on the route from Giessen to Jena include Homberg (Ohm), Bad Hersfeld, Sontra, Erfurt, Weimar.