Driving from Makkah to Ta’if
Ta’if lies 64 km (39 mi) east of Makkah, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 58 min without stops, over roughly 78 km (48 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Makkah | Ta’if | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Saudi Arabia | Saudi Arabia |
| Population | 1.6 million | 688,693 |
| Elevation | 333 m (1,093 ft) | 1,672 m (5,486 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) |
Where to book car hire from Makkah to Ta’if
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Staying in Ta’if
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Common questions
How far is Ta’if from Makkah?
64 km (39 mi) in a straight line, east of Makkah; by road roughly 78 km (48 mi).
How long does it take to get from Makkah to Ta’if by car?
About 58 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Makkah and Ta’if?
No, both are on Asia/Riyadh at the moment.
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.