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Distance from Benthem to Koln

N Benthem → Koln
Road distance
173.8 km
Benthem to Koln is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 173.8 km in roughly 1 hr 48 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
152.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 48 min
Return: 3 hrs 37 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
108 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
95.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 48 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R349.77
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R351.15
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R349.39
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R366.16
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R461.50
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R463.32
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R461.01
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R483.13
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R607.24
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R609.63
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R606.59
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R635.70
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
185° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
5° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
52.3026, 7.1605
End coords Destination point
50.9384, 6.9600
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 19 °C Benthem Cloudy View Forecast → 21 °C Koln Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Benthem → Koln
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Car
173.8 km
1 hr 48 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
173.8 km
~2 hrs 40 min
65 km/h avg
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173.8 km 1 hr 48 min
Start Benthem
Finish Koln
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  1. Head on Schüttorfer Straße
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Apotheker-Drees-Straße
    0.1 km
  3. Continue slight left onto Ochtruper Straße
    0.8 km
  4. Continue onto Ochtruper Straße
    1.4 km
  5. Continue right onto Ochtruper Straße
    4.4 km
  6. Take the ramp left towards A 31: Oberhausen
    0.3 km
  7. Merge slight left towards Oberhausen
    80.9 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork towards A 2: Düsseldorf
    1.1 km
  9. Keep slight left at the fork towards A 2: Düsseldorf
    0.6 km
  10. Merge slight left
    6.1 km
  11. Continue straight
    70.3 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight right towards A 4: Olpe
    0.2 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork towards B 55a: Köln-Zentrum
    0.9 km
  14. Merge slight left onto Stadtautobahn
    2.9 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight right towards Messe / Deutz
    0.2 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.2 km
  17. Turn slight left onto Pfälzischer Ring
    0.4 km
  18. Continue slight left onto Deutz-Mülheimer Straße
    0.5 km
  19. Turn right onto Opladener Straße
    0.4 km
  20. Continue straight onto Mindener Straße
    0.5 km
  21. Continue straight onto Deutzer Brücke
    0.7 km
  22. Continue straight onto Augustinerstraße
    0.2 km
  23. Turn right onto Große Sandkaul
    0.3 km
  24. Turn right onto Obenmarspforten
    0.1 km
  25. Turn left onto Unter Goldschmied
    0.2 km
  26. Turn right onto Kleine Budengasse
    0.1 km
  27. Turn sharp right onto Bürgerstraße
    0.1 km
  28. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
86.8 km
Niedersachsen to Nordrhein-Westfalen
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
54 min • 54 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Niedersachsen to Nordrhein-Westfalen
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
12.5 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
28.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
9.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Koln
05:20 – 21:40
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
13:30
Total daylightUsable driving light
16 hrs 20 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 22 min
SunriseDawn break
05:20
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R726.51
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.48
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R34.76
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R764.75
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (16)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Benthem 52.30256, 7.16052
Midpoint
86.8 km
Total: 173.8 km
Midpoint 86.8 km
173.8 km 1 hr 48 min
Destination Koln 50.93836, 6.95997

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Niedersachsen to Nordrhein-Westfalen
One-way road span 173.8 km
Return-cycle span 347.6 km
Traversal time 1 hr 48 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 16.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 86.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start 52.30256, 7.16052
Midpoint 51.56623, 6.92928
End 50.93836, 6.95997
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Questions 8
How far is Benthem from Koln? +
Benthem is about 173.8 km from Koln by road.
How long does it take from Benthem to Koln? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 48 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Benthem to Koln in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Benthem to Koln? +
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 Benthem to Koln? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R349.77 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R351.15 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R349.39 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R366.16 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Benthem to Koln? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. This route crosses a provincial boundary. 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

Schüttorfer Straße
From Benthem To Koln
Apotheker-Drees-Straße
From Benthem To Koln
Ochtruper Straße
From Benthem To Koln
A 31: Oberhausen
From Benthem To Koln
Bottrop
From Benthem To Koln
Oberhausen
From Benthem To Koln
A 2: Düsseldorf
From Benthem To Koln
Köln
From Benthem To Koln
A 4: Olpe
From Benthem To Koln
Gummersbach
From Benthem To Koln

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