Day trip from Ho Chi Minh City to Ðà Lạt
Ðà Lạt lies 234 km (145 mi) north-east of Ho Chi Minh City, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 234 km (145 mi) apart, Ðà Lạt is a realistic day trip from Ho Chi Minh City: about 3 h 48 min each way by road.
| Ho Chi Minh City | Ðà Lạt | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam | Vietnam |
| Population | 14 million | 258,014 |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) |
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Common questions
How far is Ðà Lạt from Ho Chi Minh City?
234 km (145 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Ho Chi Minh City; by road roughly 285 km (177 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Ðà Lạt by road?
About 3 h 48 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ho Chi Minh City and Ðà Lạt?
No, both are on Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.