Driving Time from Bielefeld to Gelsenkirchen
Driving from Bielefeld to Gelsenkirchen is about 93 mi and takes roughly 2 hr 8 min. See the fuel-cost estimate, distance and route tips.
Bielefeld and Gelsenkirchen are about 71 mi (115 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 93 mi (149 km), a drive of about 2 hr 8 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 38 min.
| Straight-line distance | 71 mi / 115 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 93 mi / 149 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 2 hr 8 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 38 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $12 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 51.771, 7.811 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Bielefeld to Gelsenkirchen is about 71 mi (115 km) in a straight line, and roughly 93 mi (149 km) by road.