How far is it from Giessen to Minden?

The distance between Giessen and Minden is 175 mi by road.

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

The drive from Giessen to Minden takes approximately 2 h 55 min by car.

The fastest route from Giessen to Minden covers 175 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 55 min.

Minden lies roughly to the north of Giessen.

The drive from Giessen to Minden mainly follows A 49, A 44, A 33. The longest single stretch is 50 mi on A 49.

Towns on the route from Giessen to Minden include Homberg (Ohm), Bad Wildungen, Kassel, Paderborn, Bielefeld.

Distance: 175 miDuration: 2 h 55 min

Driving from Giessen to Minden takes about 2 h 55 min via A 49. The distance is 175 mi. The straight-line distance is 119 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Gießen, Reinhardshausen, Bad Wilhelmshöhe, Detmold, Herford. Driving directions

Driving directions41 · 175 mi

The return trip from Minden to Giessen covers roughly the same distance, 175 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 Giessen to Minden?: The distance between Giessen and Minden is 175 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Giessen to Minden?: The drive from Giessen to Minden takes approximately 2 h 55 min by car.
What is the best route from Giessen to Minden?: The fastest route from Giessen to Minden covers 175 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 55 min.
Which direction is Minden from Giessen?: Minden lies roughly to the north of Giessen.
Which roads does the route from Giessen to Minden follow?: The drive from Giessen to Minden mainly follows A 49, A 44, A 33. The longest single stretch is 50 mi on A 49.
Which towns do you pass between Giessen and Minden?: Towns on the route from Giessen to Minden include Homberg (Ohm), Bad Wildungen, Kassel, Paderborn, Bielefeld.