Day trip from Turkistan to Taraz
Taraz lies 257 km (160 mi) east of Turkistan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 257 km (160 mi) apart, Taraz is a realistic day trip from Turkistan: about 4 h 11 min each way by road.
| Turkistan | Taraz | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Kazakhstan | Kazakhstan |
| Population | 227,098 | 358,153 |
| Elevation | 217 m (712 ft) | 611 m (2,005 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5 (Asia/Almaty) | UTC+5 (Asia/Almaty) |
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Staying in Taraz
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Common questions
How far is Taraz from Turkistan?
257 km (160 mi) in a straight line, east of Turkistan; by road roughly 313 km (195 mi).
How long does it take to get from Turkistan to Taraz by road?
About 4 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Turkistan and Taraz?
No, both are on Asia/Almaty at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.