Distance between Idar-Oberstein and Kaiserslautern

The distance from Idar-Oberstein to Kaiserslautern is 73 kilometers by road including 42 kilometers on motorways. Road takes approximately 52 minutes and goes through Oberstein, Baumholder, Reichenbach, Kronweiler, Fohren-Linden, Albessen and Hüffler.

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Point Distance Time Fuel
Oberstein 0 km 0:00 00 min 0.0 L
B 422 L 176 11 km, 08 min
Reichenbach 11 km 0:08 08 min 0.6 L
L 176 L 169 6 km, 04 min
Baumholder 17 km 0:13 13 min 1.2 L
L 169 3 km, 02 min
Fohren-Linden 21 km 0:15 15 min 1.6 L
L 348 A 62 13 km, 08 min
Albessen 34 km 0:24 24 min 2.6 L
A 62 6 km, 03 min
Hüffler 39 km 0:27 27 min 3.1 L
A 62 3 km, 02 min
Quirnbach/Pfalz 43 km 0:30 30 min 3.3 L
A 62 3 km, 02 min
Niedermohr 46 km 0:32 32 min 3.6 L
A 62 A 6 27 km, 19 min
Kaiserslautern 73 km 0:52 52 min 5.7 L

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to drive from Idar-Oberstein to Kaiserslautern?

Fuel cost: 10.1 AUD

This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 73 km / 100 km) * (Fuel consumption 8 L/100 km) * (Fuel price 1.74 AUD / L)

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How long is a car ride from Idar-Oberstein to Kaiserslautern?

Driving time: 52 min

This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.

  • 10 km with a maximum speed 110 km/h = 5 min
  • 21 km with a maximum speed 100 km/h = 12 min
  • 10 km with a maximum speed 90 km/h = 6 min
  • 22 km with a maximum speed 80 km/h = 16 min
  • 2 km with a maximum speed 70 km/h = 1 min
  • 7 km with a maximum speed 50 km/h = 8 min

The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.

How far is Idar-Oberstein to Kaiserslautern by land?

The distance between Idar-Oberstein and Kaiserslautern is 73 km by road including 42 km on motorways.

Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Idar-Oberstein and Kaiserslautern respectively.

How far is Idar-Oberstein to Kaiserslautern by plane?

The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Idar-Oberstein and Kaiserslautern is 44 km.

This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Idar-Oberstein and Kaiserslautern respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.

How many hours is Idar-Oberstein from Kaiserslautern by plane?

Boeing 737 airliner needs 3 min to cover the distance of 44 km at a cruising speed of 800 km/h.

Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 12 min to flight this distance at average speed of 220 km/h.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.

How long is a helicopter ride from Idar-Oberstein to Kaiserslautern?

Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 11 min to cover the distance of 44 km at a cruising speed of 240 km/h.

Popular "Robinson R44" needs 12 min to flight this distance at average speed of 210 km/h.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.

What city is halfway between Idar-Oberstein and Kaiserslautern?

The halfway point between Idar-Oberstein and Kaiserslautern is Albessen. It is located about 3 km from the exact midpoint by road.

The distance from Albessen to Idar-Oberstein is 34 km and driving will take about 24 min. The road between Albessen and Kaiserslautern has length 39 km and will take approximately 28 min.

The other cities located close to halfway point:

  • Hüffler is in 39 km from Idar-Oberstein and 33 km from Kaiserslautern
  • Quirnbach/Pfalz is in 43 km from Idar-Oberstein and 30 km from Kaiserslautern
  • Niedermohr is in 46 km from Idar-Oberstein and 27 km from Kaiserslautern

Where is Idar-Oberstein in relation to Kaiserslautern?

Idar-Oberstein is located 44 km north-west of Kaiserslautern.

Idar-Oberstein has geographic coordinates: latitude 49.71062, longitude 7.31332.

Kaiserslautern has geographic coordinates: latitude 49.44322, longitude 7.769.

Which highway goes from Idar-Oberstein to Kaiserslautern?

The route from Idar-Oberstein to Kaiserslautern follows A 62.

Other minor sections pass along the road:

  • A 6: 13 km
  • L 176: 10 km
  • L 348: 5 km
  • L 169: 4 km
  • B 41: 2 km
  • L 133: 1 km
  • B 422: 1 km
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