Germany Road Fuel Cost Estimator
Dortmund → Essen
How much petrol or diesel does it cost to drive from Dortmund to Essen? Breakdown by vehicle type using today's Germany fuel prices, updated from the datasource.
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Fuel Cost by Vehicle Type
Select your vehicle to see the detailed fuel breakdown for this route. Prices as of 11 May 2026.
Monthly Fleet Fuel Cost
Running this route regularly? Estimated one-way fuel cost per month, by trip frequency. Figures use primary fuel for each vehicle type (toll excluded).
| Vehicle | 1×/month | 5×/month | 10×/month | 22×/month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Motorcycle E10 | EUR 2 | EUR 10 | EUR 19 | EUR 42 |
Car / SUV E10 | EUR 6 | EUR 32 | EUR 64 | EUR 140 |
Van / MPV Diesel | EUR 8 | EUR 42 | EUR 83 | EUR 183 |
Lorry Diesel | EUR 15 | EUR 75 | EUR 150 | EUR 329 |
Add EUR 0.00 toll per one-way trip to get total trip cost per journey.
Full Fuel Cost Comparison
All vehicle types × all fuel types for this route.
| Vehicle | km/L | E10 | Super | Super Plus | Diesel | Fuel + Toll |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle | 40 | EUR 1.92 | EUR 1.92 | — | — | EUR 1.92 |
| Car / SUV | 12 | EUR 6.38 | EUR 6.38 | — | — | EUR 6.38 |
| Van / MPV | 9 | EUR 8.51 | — | — | EUR 8.32 | EUR 8.32 |
| Lorry | 5 | — | — | — | EUR 14.97 | EUR 14.97 |
"Fuel + Toll" uses the primary fuel type for each vehicle. Toll is one-way estimate.
Today's Fuel Prices in Germany
fuel-prices.eu Germany mirror used in all calculations above
Last updated: 11 May 2026. Prices are sourced from fuel-prices.eu Germany mirror.
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Common Questions: Dortmund to Essen
How far is Dortmund to Essen?
The highway distance from Dortmund to Essen is approximately 38 km. The estimated driving time is 0h 30m under normal highway conditions.
How much petrol does a car use from Dortmund to Essen?
A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 3.2 litres of petrol. At today's E10 price (EUR 2.02/L), that costs EUR 6.38.
How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Dortmund to Essen?
A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 7.6 litres of diesel for this route. At EUR 1.97/L, the fuel cost is EUR 14.97 one-way.
What is the toll charge from Dortmund to Essen?
The estimated one-way toll on this highway route is approximately EUR 0.00. Germany has no nationwide passenger-car toll. Route-level estimates are kept at zero and the pages point to official tunnel, toll gate, and truck-toll references.
How much does a motorcycle spend on fuel from Dortmund to Essen?
A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 0.9 litres. At today's E10 price, that's EUR 1.92, making it the most fuel-efficient option for this route.
What is the total cost (fuel + toll) for a delivery van on this route?
A delivery van using diesel at 9 km/L needs 4.2 litres, costing EUR 8.32 in fuel. Add the EUR 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately EUR 8.32.
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