Day trip from Taichung to Nantou
Nantou lies 26 km (16 mi) south of Taichung, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 26 km (16 mi) apart, Nantou is a realistic day trip from Taichung: about 25 min each way by road.
| Taichung | Nantou | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Taiwan | Taiwan |
| Population | 2.9 million | 105,682 |
| Elevation | 91 m (299 ft) | 196 m (643 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Taipei) | UTC+8 (Asia/Taipei) |
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Staying in Nantou
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Common questions
How far is Nantou from Taichung?
26 km (16 mi) in a straight line, south of Taichung; by road roughly 31 km (20 mi).
How long does it take to get from Taichung to Nantou by road?
About 25 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Taichung and Nantou?
No, both are on Asia/Taipei 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.