Driving from Mersin to Tarsus
Tarsus lies 25 km (16 mi) north-east of Mersin, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 23 min without stops, over roughly 31 km (19 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Mersin | Tarsus | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Turkey |
| Population | 537,842 | 350,732 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 21 m (69 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
Where to book car hire from Mersin to Tarsus
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Staying in Tarsus
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Common questions
How far is Tarsus from Mersin?
25 km (16 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Mersin; by road roughly 31 km (19 mi).
How long does it take to get from Mersin to Tarsus by car?
About 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mersin and Tarsus?
No, both are on Europe/Istanbul at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.