How far is it from Mainz to Minden?

The distance between Mainz and Minden is 223 mi by road.

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

The drive from Mainz to Minden takes approximately 3 h 40 min by car.

The fastest route from Mainz to Minden covers 223 mi with a driving time of approximately 3 h 40 min.

Minden lies roughly to the north of Mainz.

The drive from Mainz to Minden mainly follows A 5, A 49, A 44. The longest single stretch is 50 mi on A 49.

Towns on the route from Mainz to Minden include Frankfurt am Main, Gießen, Kassel, Paderborn, Bielefeld.

Distance: 223 miDuration: 3 h 40 min

Driving from Mainz to Minden takes about 3 h 40 min via A 49. The distance is 223 mi. The straight-line distance is 161 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Frankfurt am Main, Gießen, Bad Wilhelmshöhe, Detmold, Bielefeld. Driving directions

Driving directions46 · 223 mi

The return trip from Minden to Mainz covers roughly the same distance, 223 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 Mainz to Minden?: The distance between Mainz and Minden is 223 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Mainz to Minden?: The drive from Mainz to Minden takes approximately 3 h 40 min by car.
What is the best route from Mainz to Minden?: The fastest route from Mainz to Minden covers 223 mi with a driving time of approximately 3 h 40 min.
Which direction is Minden from Mainz?: Minden lies roughly to the north of Mainz.
Which roads does the route from Mainz to Minden follow?: The drive from Mainz to Minden mainly follows A 5, A 49, A 44. The longest single stretch is 50 mi on A 49.
Which towns do you pass between Mainz and Minden?: Towns on the route from Mainz to Minden include Frankfurt am Main, Gießen, Kassel, Paderborn, Bielefeld.