How far is it from Heidelberg to Jena?

The distance between Heidelberg and Jena is 238 mi by road.

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

The drive from Heidelberg to Jena takes approximately 3 h 55 min by car.

The fastest route from Heidelberg to Jena covers 238 mi with a driving time of approximately 3 h 55 min.

Jena lies roughly to the north-east of Heidelberg.

The drive from Heidelberg to Jena mainly follows A 5, A 4. The longest single stretch is 116 mi on A 5.

Towns on the route from Heidelberg to Jena include Frankfurt am Main, Gießen, Bad Hersfeld, Bad Tabarz, Erfurt.

Distance: 238 miDuration: 3 h 55 min

Driving from Heidelberg to Jena takes about 3 h 55 min via A 5. The distance is 238 mi. The straight-line distance is 165 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Frankfurt am Main, Bad Vilbel, Fulda, Friedrichroda, Erfurt. Driving directions

Driving directions47 · 238 mi

The return trip from Jena to Heidelberg covers roughly the same distance, 238 mi.

Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 3 September 2026.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Jena?: The distance between Heidelberg and Jena is 238 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Heidelberg to Jena?: The drive from Heidelberg to Jena takes approximately 3 h 55 min by car.
What is the best route from Heidelberg to Jena?: The fastest route from Heidelberg to Jena covers 238 mi with a driving time of approximately 3 h 55 min.
Which direction is Jena from Heidelberg?: Jena lies roughly to the north-east of Heidelberg.
Which roads does the route from Heidelberg to Jena follow?: The drive from Heidelberg to Jena mainly follows A 5, A 4. The longest single stretch is 116 mi on A 5.
Which towns do you pass between Heidelberg and Jena?: Towns on the route from Heidelberg to Jena include Frankfurt am Main, Gießen, Bad Hersfeld, Bad Tabarz, Erfurt.