Day trip from Jinan to Rizhao
Rizhao lies 267 km (166 mi) south-east of Jinan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 267 km (166 mi) apart, Rizhao is a realistic day trip from Jinan: about 4 h 21 min each way by road.
| Jinan | Rizhao | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 8.4 million | 661,943 |
| Elevation | 32 m (105 ft) | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Postal codes | 250000 | 276800 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Rizhao
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Staying in Rizhao
Our booking partner lists 44 places to stay in Rizhao. Of the 35 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (16), and 3 are five-star. Guests have left 79 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Rizhao
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Common questions
How far is Rizhao from Jinan?
267 km (166 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Jinan; by road roughly 326 km (202 mi).
How long does it take to get from Jinan to Rizhao by road?
About 4 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Jinan and Rizhao?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Rizhao?
Our booking partner lists 44 places to stay in Rizhao, bookable on this site.
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.