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Datong → Baotou

Driving from Datong to Baotou

Baotou lies 299 km (186 mi) west of Datong, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

Driving takes about 4 h 33 min without stops, over roughly 364 km (226 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.

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DatongBaotou
CountryChinaChina
Population3.1 million2.8 million
Elevation1,054 m (3,458 ft)1,064 m (3,491 ft)
Time nowUTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai)UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai)
Postal codes037000014000

Where to book car hire from Datong to Baotou

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Staying in Baotou

Our booking partner lists 19 places to stay in Baotou. Of the 18 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (8), and 1 are five-star. Guests have left 41 reviews in total.

Book a hotel in Baotou

Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.

Common questions

How far is Baotou from Datong?

299 km (186 mi) in a straight line, west of Datong; by road roughly 364 km (226 mi).

How long does it take to get from Datong to Baotou by car?

About 4 h 33 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Datong and Baotou?

No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.

Where can I stay in Baotou?

Our booking partner lists 19 places to stay in Baotou, bookable on this site.

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 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.