Driving from Taoyuan to Chiayi City
Chiayi City lies 189 km (117 mi) south-west of Taoyuan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 2 h 53 min without stops, over roughly 231 km (143 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Taoyuan | Chiayi City | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Taiwan | Taiwan |
| Population | 475,798 | 263,188 |
| Elevation | 103 m (338 ft) | 45 m (148 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Taipei) | UTC+8 (Asia/Taipei) |
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Staying in Chiayi City
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Common questions
How far is Chiayi City from Taoyuan?
189 km (117 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Taoyuan; by road roughly 231 km (143 mi).
How long does it take to get from Taoyuan to Chiayi City by car?
About 2 h 53 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Taoyuan and Chiayi City?
No, both are on Asia/Taipei 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.