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Arusha → Dodoma

Driving from Arusha to Dodoma

Dodoma lies 329 km (204 mi) south of Arusha, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

Driving takes about 5 h 1 min without stops, over roughly 401 km (249 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.

ArushaDodoma

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ArushaDodoma
CountryTanzaniaTanzania
Population617,631765,179
Elevation1,415 m (4,642 ft)1,125 m (3,691 ft)
Time nowUTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam)UTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam)

Where to book car hire from Arusha to Dodoma

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Staying in Dodoma

Our booking partner lists 94 places to stay in Dodoma. Of the 54 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (33), and 2 are five-star. Guests have left 954 reviews in total.

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Common questions

How far is Dodoma from Arusha?

329 km (204 mi) in a straight line, south of Arusha; by road roughly 401 km (249 mi).

How long does it take to get from Arusha to Dodoma by car?

About 5 h 1 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Arusha and Dodoma?

No, both are on Africa/Dar_es_Salaam at the moment.

Where can I stay in Dodoma?

Our booking partner lists 94 places to stay in Dodoma, bookable on this site.

Where these facts come from

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  • 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.