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Distance from Olpe to Kassel

N Olpe → Kassel
Road distance
224.9 km
Olpe to Kassel is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 224.9 km in roughly 2 hrs 21 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
119.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.88×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 21 min
Return: 4 hrs 43 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
141 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
95.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 36 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R452.52
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R454.30
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R452.03
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R473.73
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R597.07
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R599.42
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R596.43
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R625.05
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R785.62
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R788.71
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R784.78
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R822.44
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
74° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
254° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
51.0295, 7.8435
End coords Destination point
51.3158, 9.4978
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 13 °C Olpe Rain View Forecast → 14 °C Kassel Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Olpe → Kassel
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Car
224.9 km
2 hrs 21 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
224.9 km
~3 hrs 27 min
65 km/h avg
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224.9 km 2 hrs 21 min
Start Olpe
Finish Kassel
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Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Westfälische Straße
    0.2 km
  2. Turn left onto Agathastraße
    0.1 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left onto Winterbergstraße
    0.2 km
  4. Turn right onto In der Wüste
    0.2 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto In der Wüste
    0.0 km
  6. Continue onto In der Wüste
    1.6 km
  7. Turn right
    0.4 km
  8. Go straight
    1.7 km
  9. Take the ramp slight right towards A 45: Frankfurt a.M.
    0.5 km
  10. Merge slight left
    83.3 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight right towards B 49: Gießen
    0.3 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork towards B 49: Wetzlar-Süd
    0.3 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork towards B 49: Gießen
    0.4 km
  14. Merge slight left
    7.1 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight right towards B 429: Gießener Ring
    0.6 km
  16. Merge slight right onto Gießener Ring
    4.3 km
  17. Take the ramp slight right onto Gießener Ring towards A 480: Marburg
    15.2 km
  18. Merge slight left towards Hannover
    21.2 km
  19. Keep slight left at the fork towards A 49: Kassel
    82.8 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight right towards B 3: Kassel-Auestadion
    1.0 km
  21. Continue straight onto Am Auestadion
    1.0 km
  22. Turn right onto Frankfurter Straße
    2.2 km
  23. Go straight onto Oberste Gasse
    0.2 km
  24. Turn left onto Seidenes Strümpfchen
    0.1 km
  25. Turn right onto Untere Karlsstraße
    0.0 km
  26. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Kassel → Olpe Olpe to Johannesburg Olpe to Pretoria Olpe to Cape Town Olpe to Durban Johannesburg to Kassel Pretoria to Kassel Cape Town to Kassel
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
112.2 km
Nordrhein-Westfalen to Hessen
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 10 min • 1 hr 10 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Nordrhein-Westfalen to Hessen
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
16.2 L needed
Indirect routing • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
37.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
12.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
53.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Kassel
05:04 – 21:39
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
13:22
Total daylightUsable driving light
16 hrs 34 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
16 hrs 26 min
SunriseDawn break
05:04
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R939.93
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.50
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R44.97
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R989.40
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (22)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
4
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Olpe 51.02948, 7.84353
Midpoint
112.2 km
Total: 224.9 km
Midpoint 112.2 km
224.9 km 2 hrs 21 min
Destination Kassel 51.31578, 9.49785

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Nordrhein-Westfalen to Hessen
One-way road span 224.9 km
Return-cycle span 449.7 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 21 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 11.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 112.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start 51.02948, 7.84353
Midpoint 50.62837, 8.79302
End 51.31578, 9.49785
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Questions 9
How far is Olpe from Kassel? +
Olpe is about 224.9 km from Kassel by road.
How long does it take from Olpe to Kassel? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 21 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Olpe to Kassel in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Olpe to Kassel? +
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 Olpe to Kassel? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R452.52 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R454.30 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R452.03 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R473.73 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Olpe to Kassel? +
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 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 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

Westfälische Straße
From Olpe To Kassel
Agathastraße
From Olpe To Kassel
Winterbergstraße
From Olpe To Kassel
In der Wüste
From Olpe To Kassel
A 45: Frankfurt a.M
From Olpe To Kassel
Köln
From Olpe To Kassel
B 49: Gießen
From Olpe To Kassel
Lahnau
From Olpe To Kassel
Wetzlar
From Olpe To Kassel
B 49: Wetzlar-Süd
From Olpe To Kassel

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