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Distance from Darmstadt to A 5 Karlsruhe

N Darmstadt → A 5 Karlsruhe
Road distance
112.6 km
Darmstadt to A 5 Karlsruhe is a practical regional trip, covering about 112.6 km in roughly 1 hr 10 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
103.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.09×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 10 min
Start point
Citytunnel
Return: 2 hrs 19 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
70 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
96.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 10 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R214.97
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R215.86
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R261.82
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R263.44
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R283.64
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R284.81
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R345.46
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R347.59
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R373.21
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R374.75
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R454.55
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R457.36
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
190° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
10° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
49.8728, 8.6512
End coords Destination point
48.9595, 8.3991
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 18 °C Darmstadt Clear Sky View Forecast → 19 °C A 5 Karlsruhe Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Darmstadt → A 5 Karlsruhe
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Car
112.6 km
1 hr 10 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
112.6 km
~1 hr 43 min
65 km/h avg
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112.6 km 1 hr 10 min
Start Darmstadt
Finish A 5 Karlsruhe
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  1. Head on Citytunnel
    0.4 km
  2. Continue slight right onto Citytunnel
    0.0 km
  3. Turn right onto Hügelstraße
    0.7 km
  4. Turn left onto Fritz-Bauer-Straße
    0.4 km
  5. Continue straight onto Donnersbergring
    1.2 km
  6. Continue straight onto Karlsruher Straße
    4.8 km
  7. Take the ramp slight right towards A 5: Heidelberg
    0.2 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork towards A 5: Heidelberg
    0.7 km
  9. Merge slight left
    44.2 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight right towards A 656: Heidelberg
    0.2 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork towards A 656: Heidelberg
    0.5 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork towards A 5: Karlsruhe
    25.0 km
  13. Continue straight
    5.7 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight right towards B 35: Bruchsal
    0.6 km
  15. Keep slight left at the fork towards A 5: Basel
    24.3 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight right towards Ettlingen
    0.3 km
  17. Keep slight left at the fork towards Ettlingen
    0.1 km
  18. Continue slight left onto Herrenalber Straße
    0.1 km
  19. Continue straight onto Karlsruher Straße
    0.1 km
  20. Turn right
    1.6 km
  21. Take the ramp left towards A 5: Frankfurt
    0.4 km
  22. Merge slight left
    1.2 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
56.3 km
Hessen to Baden-Württemberg
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
35 min • 35 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Hessen to Baden-Württemberg
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
8.1 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
18.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
6.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
91.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at A 5 Karlsruhe
05:31 – 21:14
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
15 hrs 43 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
20 hrs 7 min
SunriseDawn break
05:31
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R470.59
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R2.25
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R22.52
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R495.36
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (17)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
5
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Darmstadt Start: Citytunnel 49.87278, 8.65118
Midpoint
56.3 km
Total: 112.6 km
Midpoint 56.3 km
112.6 km 1 hr 10 min
Destination A 5 Karlsruhe 48.95946, 8.39909

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Hessen to Baden-Württemberg
One-way road span 112.6 km
Return-cycle span 225.2 km
Traversal time 1 hr 10 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 20.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 56.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start 49.87278, 8.65118
Midpoint 49.39079, 8.63876
End 48.95946, 8.39909
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How far is Darmstadt from A 5 Karlsruhe? +
Darmstadt is about 112.6 km from A 5 Karlsruhe by road.
How long does it take from Darmstadt to A 5 Karlsruhe? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 10 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Darmstadt to A 5 Karlsruhe in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Darmstadt to A 5 Karlsruhe? +
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 Darmstadt to A 5 Karlsruhe? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R214.97 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R215.86 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R261.82 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R263.44 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Darmstadt to A 5 Karlsruhe? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. 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

Citytunnel
From Darmstadt To A 5 Karlsruhe
Hügelstraße
From Darmstadt To A 5 Karlsruhe
Fritz-Bauer-Straße
From Darmstadt To A 5 Karlsruhe
Donnersbergring
From Darmstadt To A 5 Karlsruhe
Karlsruher Straße
From Darmstadt To A 5 Karlsruhe
A 5: Heidelberg
From Darmstadt To A 5 Karlsruhe
Frankfurt
From Darmstadt To A 5 Karlsruhe
A 656: Heidelberg
From Darmstadt To A 5 Karlsruhe
Mannheim
From Darmstadt To A 5 Karlsruhe
A 5: Karlsruhe
From Darmstadt To A 5 Karlsruhe

Route Locations

Start area
Darmstadt, Hessen
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
A 5 Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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