Day trip from Ploieşti to Craiova
Craiova lies 189 km (117 mi) west of Ploieşti, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 189 km (117 mi) apart, Craiova is a realistic day trip from Ploieşti: about 3 h 4 min each way by road.
| Ploieşti | Craiova | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Romania | Romania |
| Population | 180,540 | 234,140 |
| Elevation | 161 m (528 ft) | 105 m (344 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) |
| Postal codes | 100001–100585 | 200008–200820 |
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Staying in Craiova
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Common questions
How far is Craiova from Ploieşti?
189 km (117 mi) in a straight line, west of Ploieşti; by road roughly 231 km (143 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ploieşti to Craiova by road?
About 3 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ploieşti and Craiova?
No, both are on Europe/Bucharest 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.