Driving from Baghdad to Sāmarrā’
Sāmarrā’ lies 106 km (66 mi) north-west of Baghdad, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 1 h 37 min without stops, over roughly 130 km (81 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Baghdad | Sāmarrā’ | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Iraq | Iraq |
| Population | 7.2 million | 158,508 |
| Elevation | 41 m (135 ft) | 80 m (262 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Baghdad) | UTC+3 (Asia/Baghdad) |
Where to book car hire from Baghdad to Sāmarrā’
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Staying in Sāmarrā’
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Common questions
How far is Sāmarrā’ from Baghdad?
106 km (66 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Baghdad; by road roughly 130 km (81 mi).
How long does it take to get from Baghdad to Sāmarrā’ by car?
About 1 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Baghdad and Sāmarrā’?
No, both are on Asia/Baghdad at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.