Heidelberg to Stuttgart: Road Trip Guide & Distance

48.8 miles 78.6 km · straight line
73.6 miles actual route 118.5 km · driving distance
1h 22min estimated drive time
€13 - €16 estimated fuel cost
~36min flight time · usually no direct flights
152° SSE bearing direction

How far is Heidelberg from Stuttgart?

The distance from Heidelberg to Stuttgart is 48.8 miles (78.6 km) as the crow flies. Stuttgart is located SSE of Heidelberg. By car, the driving distance is approximately 73.6 miles, taking about 1h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 36min. Both are located in Germany.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Heidelberg and Stuttgart. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Heidelberg to Stuttgart

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 22min €13 - €16 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 38min $6–$11* Budget

Quick Facts

Heidelberg
49.40°N, 8.67°E
Europe/Berlin
114m elevation
Stuttgart
48.78°N, 9.18°E
Europe/Berlin
245m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 16 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 509.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM