Day trip from Nizhniy Novgorod to Yoshkar-Ola
Yoshkar-Ola lies 241 km (150 mi) east of Nizhniy Novgorod, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 241 km (150 mi) apart, Yoshkar-Ola is a realistic day trip from Nizhniy Novgorod: about 3 h 55 min each way by road.
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| Nizhniy Novgorod | Yoshkar-Ola | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | Russia |
| Population | 1.3 million | 268,272 |
| Elevation | 141 m (463 ft) | 94 m (308 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) |
What to see in Yoshkar-Ola
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Museum of the History of Yoshkar-Ola | 26,500 | — |
The busiest is Museum of the History of Yoshkar-Ola at 26,500 visitors. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Yoshkar-Ola
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Staying in Yoshkar-Ola
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Common questions
How far is Yoshkar-Ola from Nizhniy Novgorod?
241 km (150 mi) in a straight line, east of Nizhniy Novgorod; by road roughly 294 km (183 mi).
How long does it take to get from Nizhniy Novgorod to Yoshkar-Ola by road?
About 3 h 55 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Nizhniy Novgorod and Yoshkar-Ola?
No, both are on Europe/Moscow 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.