Driving from Petropavl to Taraz
Taraz lies 1,341 km (833 mi) south of Petropavl, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 20 h 27 min without stops, over roughly 1,636 km (1,017 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Petropavl | Taraz | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Kazakhstan | Kazakhstan |
| Population | 200,920 | 358,153 |
| Elevation | 141 m (463 ft) | 611 m (2,005 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5 (Asia/Almaty) | UTC+5 (Asia/Almaty) |
Where to book car hire from Petropavl to Taraz
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Staying in Taraz
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Common questions
How far is Taraz from Petropavl?
1,341 km (833 mi) in a straight line, south of Petropavl; by road roughly 1,636 km (1,017 mi).
How long does it take to get from Petropavl to Taraz by car?
About 20 h 27 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Petropavl and Taraz?
No, both are on Asia/Almaty 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.