Distance between Heidelberg and Karlsruhe
The distance from Heidelberg to Karlsruhe is 34 miles by road including 28 miles on motorways. Road takes approximately 38 minutes and goes through Sankt Leon and Karlsdorf.
| Shortest distance by air | 30 mi ✈️ |
| Car route length | 34.2 mi 🚗 |
| Driving time | 38 min |
| Fuel amount | 1.2 gal |
| Fuel cost | 4.1 USD |
| Point | Distance | Time | Fuel | |
| Heidelberg | 0 mi | 00 min | 0.0 gal | |
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A 5 12 mi, 14 min
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| Sankt Leon | 12 mi | 14 min | 0.4 gal | |
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A 5 11 mi, 09 min
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| Karlsdorf | 22 mi | 23 min | 0.7 gal | |
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A 5 12 mi, 14 min
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| Karlsruhe | 34 mi | 38 min | 1.1 gal | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to drive from Heidelberg to Karlsruhe?
Fuel cost: 4.1 USD
This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 34.2 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.53 USD / gal)
You can adjust fuel consumption and fuel price here.
How long is a car ride from Heidelberg to Karlsruhe?
Driving time: 38 min
This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.
- 8 mi with a maximum speed 68 mph = 7 min
- 16 mi with a maximum speed 62 mph = 15 min
- 4 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 4 min
- 2 mi with a maximum speed 43 mph = 3 min
- 3 mi with a maximum speed 31 mph = 5 min
- 1 mi with a maximum speed 19 mph = 1 min
The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.
How far is Heidelberg to Karlsruhe by land?
The distance between Heidelberg and Karlsruhe is 34.2 mi by road including 28 mi on motorways.
Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Heidelberg and Karlsruhe respectively.
How far is Heidelberg to Karlsruhe by plane?
The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Heidelberg and Karlsruhe is 30.4 mi.
This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Heidelberg and Karlsruhe respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.
How many hours is Heidelberg from Karlsruhe by plane?
Boeing 737 airliner needs 3 min to cover the distance of 30 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.
Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 13 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.
This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.
How long is a helicopter ride from Heidelberg to Karlsruhe?
Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 12 min to cover the distance of 30 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.
Popular "Robinson R44" needs 14 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.
This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.
What city is halfway between Heidelberg and Karlsruhe?
The halfway point between Heidelberg and Karlsruhe is Karlsdorf. It is located about 5 mi from the exact midpoint by road.
The distance from Karlsdorf to Heidelberg is 22 mi and driving will take about 23 min. The road between Karlsdorf and Karlsruhe has length 12 mi and will take approximately 14 min.
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Where is Heidelberg in relation to Karlsruhe?
Heidelberg is located 30 mi north-east of Karlsruhe.
Heidelberg has geographic coordinates: latitude 49.40936, longitude 8.69472.
Karlsruhe has geographic coordinates: latitude 49.01407, longitude 8.40443.
Which highway goes from Heidelberg to Karlsruhe?
The route from Heidelberg to Karlsruhe follows A 5.
Other minor sections pass along the road:
- L 600a: 2 mi
- B 10: 1 mi
- B 535: 1 mi