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Distance from Koln to Messe

N Koln → Messe
Road distance
414.3 km
Koln to Messe is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 414.3 km in roughly 4 hrs 18 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
340.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
54
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 18 min
Return: 8 hrs 37 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
258 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
96.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 48 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R833.78
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R837.06
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R832.89
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R872.86
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,100.13
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,104.46
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,098.95
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,151.69
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,447.54
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,453.23
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,445.98
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,515.38
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
118° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
298° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
50.9384, 6.9600
End coords Destination point
49.4159, 11.1141
Taxi Transport options
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Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
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Travel modes
Koln → Messe
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Car
414.3 km
4 hrs 18 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
414.3 km
~6 hrs 22 min
65 km/h avg
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414.3 km 4 hrs 18 min
Start Koln
Finish Messe
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Bürgerstraße
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Alter Markt
    0.0 km
  3. Turn left onto Bechergasse
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Am Hof
    0.0 km
  5. Turn right onto Kurt-Hackenberg-Platz
    0.1 km
  6. Continue straight onto Am Domhof
    0.1 km
  7. Turn right onto Gulliver-Tunnel
    0.1 km
  8. Continue left onto Gulliver-Tunnel
    0.1 km
  9. Turn right
    0.0 km
  10. Turn right onto Rheinufertunnel
    0.7 km
  11. Turn slight right onto Heumarkt
    0.3 km
  12. Continue straight onto Deutzer Brücke
    0.6 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.1 km
  14. Go straight onto Siegburger Straße
    1.0 km
  15. Turn left onto Im Hasental
    0.2 km
  16. Take the ramp straight onto Im Hasental
    0.2 km
  17. Merge slight left onto Deutzer Ring
    0.1 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight right towards Porz
    0.3 km
  19. Continue straight onto Östliche Zubringerstraße
    0.2 km
  20. Keep slight left at the fork onto Östliche Zubringerstraße
    0.2 km
  21. Merge slight left onto Östliche Zubringerstraße
    2.6 km
  22. Continue straight
    4.4 km
  23. Merge slight left
    1.8 km
  24. Take the exit ramp slight right towards Köln-Bonn
    0.1 km
  25. Keep slight left at the fork towards Köln-Bonn
    0.3 km
  26. Keep slight left at the fork towards A 59: Bonn
    0.4 km
  27. Merge slight left
    11.8 km
  28. Take the exit ramp slight right towards A 560: Frankfurt am Main
    0.9 km
  29. Continue straight
    6.3 km
  30. Take the exit ramp slight right towards A 3: Köln
    0.3 km
  31. Keep slight right at the fork towards A 3: Frankfurt am Main
    0.3 km
  32. Merge slight left
    274.3 km
  33. Take the exit ramp slight right
    0.4 km
  34. Keep slight left at the fork towards A 3
    0.4 km
  35. Keep slight left at the fork towards A 3: Nürnberg
    1.5 km
  36. Keep slight left at the fork towards A 7: Nürnberg
    0.4 km
  37. Keep slight left at the fork towards A 3: Nürnberg
    91.8 km
  38. Take the exit ramp slight right towards B 2: Nürnberg
    0.7 km
  39. Go straight onto Äußere Bayreuther Straße
    4.6 km
  40. Continue straight onto Bayreuther Straße
    0.9 km
  41. Continue straight onto Rathenauplatz
    0.2 km
  42. Continue slight left onto Rathenauplatz
    0.1 km
  43. Go straight onto Äußere Cramer-Klett-Straße
    0.3 km
  44. Turn right onto Hirsvogelstraße
    0.2 km
  45. Continue straight onto Wollentorstraße
    0.1 km
  46. Continue straight onto Wassertorstraße
    0.3 km
  47. Go straight onto Wöhrder Talübergang
    0.1 km
  48. Continue straight onto Dürrenhofstraße
    0.0 km
  49. Keep slight left at the fork onto Dürrenhofstraße
    0.5 km
  50. Turn left onto Regensburger Straße
    0.2 km
  51. Continue straight onto Hainstraße
    0.6 km
  52. Continue straight onto Münchener Straße
    2.5 km
  53. Turn slight right onto Otto-Bärnreuther-Straße
    0.5 km
  54. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Halfway point
206.7 km
Nordrhein-Westfalen to Bayern
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 9 min • 2 hrs 9 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Nordrhein-Westfalen to Bayern
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
29.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
68.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
22.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Messe
05:09 – 21:19
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
13:14
Total daylightUsable driving light
16 hrs 10 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
1 min
SunriseDawn break
05:09
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,731.87
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.29
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R82.86
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,823.02
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (36)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
5
Complex forks Path selection
10
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Koln 50.93836, 6.95997
Midpoint
206.7 km
Total: 414.3 km
Midpoint 206.7 km
414.3 km 4 hrs 18 min
Destination Messe 49.41592, 11.11415

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Nordrhein-Westfalen to Bayern
One-way road span 414.3 km
Return-cycle span 828.6 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 18 min
Maneuver count 54
Maneuver density 13.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 206.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start 50.93836, 6.95997
Midpoint 50.02948, 8.93954
End 49.41592, 11.11415
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Questions 9
How far is Koln from Messe? +
Koln is about 414.3 km from Messe by road.
How long does it take from Koln to Messe? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 18 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Koln to Messe in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Koln to Messe? +
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 Koln to Messe? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R833.78 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R837.06 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R832.89 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R872.86 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Koln to Messe? +
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 long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a long trip. Plan rest stops, avoid driving tired, and be careful with late-night travel.
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 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

Bürgerstraße
From Koln To Messe
Alter Markt
From Koln To Messe
Bechergasse
From Koln To Messe
Am Hof
From Koln To Messe
Kurt-Hackenberg-Platz
From Koln To Messe
Am Domhof
From Koln To Messe
Gulliver-Tunnel
From Koln To Messe
Rheinufertunnel
From Koln To Messe
Heumarkt
From Koln To Messe
Deutzer Brücke
From Koln To Messe

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