Day trip from Rize to Elazığ
Elazığ lies 283 km (176 mi) south-west of Rize, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 283 km (176 mi) apart, Elazığ is a realistic day trip from Rize: about 4 h 37 min each way by road.
| Rize | Elazığ | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Turkey |
| Population | 119,828 | 443,363 |
| Elevation | 63 m (207 ft) | 1,062 m (3,484 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Elazığ
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Staying in Elazığ
Our booking partner lists 16 places to stay in Elazig. Of the 5 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (3). Guests have left 74 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Elazığ
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Common questions
How far is Elazığ from Rize?
283 km (176 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Rize; by road roughly 346 km (215 mi).
How long does it take to get from Rize to Elazığ by road?
About 4 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rize and Elazığ?
No, both are on Europe/Istanbul at the moment.
Where can I stay in Elazığ?
Our booking partner lists 16 places to stay in Elazig, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.