Driving from Jinzhong to Taiyuan
Taiyuan lies 27 km (17 mi) north-west of Jinzhong, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 25 min without stops, over roughly 33 km (20 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Jinzhong | Taiyuan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 1.2 million | 5.3 million |
| Elevation | 821 m (2,694 ft) | 795 m (2,608 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
Where to book car hire from Jinzhong to Taiyuan
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Staying in Taiyuan
Our booking partner lists 123 places to stay in Taiyuan. Of the 111 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (46), and 11 are five-star. Guests have left 316 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Taiyuan
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Common questions
How far is Taiyuan from Jinzhong?
27 km (17 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Jinzhong; by road roughly 33 km (20 mi).
How long does it take to get from Jinzhong to Taiyuan by car?
About 25 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Jinzhong and Taiyuan?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Taiyuan?
Our booking partner lists 123 places to stay in Taiyuan, 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.