Driving from Lào Cai to Da Nang
Da Nang lies 841 km (523 mi) south-east of Lào Cai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 12 h 50 min without stops, over roughly 1,027 km (638 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Lào Cai | Da Nang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam | Vietnam |
| Population | 130,671 | 1.3 million |
| Elevation | 86 m (282 ft) | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) |
Where to book car hire from Lào Cai to Da Nang
We take no bookings for these providers and hold no reservation with them. The provider you choose handles payment, confirmation, changes and refunds. How that works.
Staying in Da Nang
Our booking partner lists 1,896+ places to stay in Da Nang (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 762 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (310), and 75 are five-star. Across 491 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.7 out of 10. Guests have left 291,713 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Da Nang
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 Da Nang from Lào Cai?
841 km (523 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Lào Cai; by road roughly 1,027 km (638 mi).
How long does it take to get from Lào Cai to Da Nang by car?
About 12 h 50 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lào Cai and Da Nang?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Where can I stay in Da Nang?
Our booking partner lists 1,896+ places to stay in Da Nang, 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 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.