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Distance from A 1 Koln to Bielefeld

N A 1 Koln → Bielefeld
Road distance
204.6 km
A 1 Koln to Bielefeld is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 204.6 km in roughly 2 hrs 7 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
169.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 7 min
Return: 4 hrs 14 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
127 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
96.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 22 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R411.73
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R413.35
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R411.29
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R431.03
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R543.26
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R545.40
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R542.68
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R568.72
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R714.81
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R717.63
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R714.05
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R748.32
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
43° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
223° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
50.9131, 6.8463
End coords Destination point
52.0191, 8.5310
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 15 °C A 1 Koln Cloudy View Forecast → 12 °C Bielefeld Cloudy View Forecast →
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A 1 Koln → Bielefeld
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Car
204.6 km
2 hrs 7 min
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Two-wheeler
204.6 km
~3 hrs 8 min
65 km/h avg
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204.6 km 2 hrs 7 min
Start A 1 Koln
Finish Bielefeld
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  1. Start your journey
    3.5 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight right towards Gleuel
    0.3 km
  3. Keep slight left at the fork towards none
    0.0 km
  4. Turn left
    0.3 km
  5. Take the ramp left towards A 1: Köln
    0.3 km
  6. Merge slight left
    111.2 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight right towards A 2: Oberhausen
    0.4 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork towards A 2: Hannover
    0.9 km
  9. Merge slight left
    73.9 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight right towards A 33: Osnabrück
    0.3 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork towards A 33: Osnabrück
    0.4 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork towards A 33: Osnabrück
    0.5 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork towards A 33: Osnabrück
    0.5 km
  14. Merge slight left towards Osnabrück
    5.0 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight right towards B 61: Bielefeld-Zentrum
    0.9 km
  16. Merge slight left onto Ostwestfalendamm
    4.8 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight right towards B 66: Lage
    0.5 km
  18. Go straight onto Johannistal
    0.1 km
  19. Continue straight onto Adenauerplatz
    0.2 km
  20. Continue straight onto Artur-Ladebeck-Straße
    0.3 km
  21. Turn right onto Obernstraße
    0.1 km
  22. Turn slight right onto Waldhof
    0.3 km
  23. Turn left
    0.0 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
102.1 km
Nordrhein-Westfalen
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 3 min • 1 hr 3 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Nordrhein-Westfalen
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
14.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
34.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
11.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bielefeld
05:04 – 21:47
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
13:26
Total daylightUsable driving light
16 hrs 43 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
19 hrs 11 min
SunriseDawn break
05:04
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R855.22
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.09
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R40.92
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R900.23
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (23)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
4
Complex forks Path selection
5
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin A 1 Koln 50.91313, 6.84626
Midpoint
102.1 km
Total: 204.6 km
Midpoint 102.1 km
204.6 km 2 hrs 7 min
Destination Bielefeld 52.01910, 8.53101

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Nordrhein-Westfalen
One-way road span 204.6 km
Return-cycle span 409.2 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 7 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 11.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 102.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start 50.91313, 6.84626
Midpoint 51.48492, 7.62343
End 52.01910, 8.53101
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Questions 9
How far is A 1 Koln from Bielefeld? +
A 1 Koln is about 204.6 km from Bielefeld by road.
How long does it take from A 1 Koln to Bielefeld? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 7 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from A 1 Koln to Bielefeld in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from A 1 Koln to Bielefeld? +
Taxi may be available, but for this route it is better to confirm the latest fare at the local taxi rank.
What's the estimated fuel amount from A 1 Koln to Bielefeld? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R411.73 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R413.35 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R411.29 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R431.03 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from A 1 Koln to Bielefeld? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. Take a short break about every 2 hours if possible. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Gleuel
From A 1 Koln To Bielefeld
none
From A 1 Koln To Bielefeld
none: Berrenrath
From A 1 Koln To Bielefeld
A 1: Köln
From A 1 Koln To Bielefeld
A 2: Oberhausen
From A 1 Koln To Bielefeld
Hannover
From A 1 Koln To Bielefeld
A 2: Hannover
From A 1 Koln To Bielefeld
A 33: Osnabrück
From A 1 Koln To Bielefeld
Paderborn
From A 1 Koln To Bielefeld
Osnabrück
From A 1 Koln To Bielefeld

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