How far is it from Herford to Wetzlar?

The distance between Herford and Wetzlar is 169 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Herford to Wetzlar?

The drive from Herford to Wetzlar takes approximately 2 h 45 min by car.

The fastest route from Herford to Wetzlar covers 169 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 45 min.

Wetzlar lies roughly to the south of Herford.

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

Towns on the route from Herford to Wetzlar include Bielefeld, Paderborn, Kassel, Homberg (Ohm), Gießen.

Distance: 169 miDuration: 2 h 45 min

Driving from Herford to Wetzlar takes about 2 h 45 min via A 49. The distance is 169 mi. The straight-line distance is 109 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Bielefeld, Detmold, Bad Wilhelmshöhe, Homberg (Ohm), Gießen. Driving directions

Driving directions43 · 169 mi

The return trip from Wetzlar to Herford covers roughly the same distance, 169 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 Herford to Wetzlar?: The distance between Herford and Wetzlar is 169 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Herford to Wetzlar?: The drive from Herford to Wetzlar takes approximately 2 h 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Herford to Wetzlar?: The fastest route from Herford to Wetzlar covers 169 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 45 min.
Which direction is Wetzlar from Herford?: Wetzlar lies roughly to the south of Herford.
Which roads does the route from Herford to Wetzlar follow?: The drive from Herford to Wetzlar mainly follows A 33, A 44, A 49. The longest single stretch is 50 mi on A 49.
Which towns do you pass between Herford and Wetzlar?: Towns on the route from Herford to Wetzlar include Bielefeld, Paderborn, Kassel, Homberg (Ohm), Gießen.