Day trip from Valencia to Elche
Elche lies 138 km (85 mi) south of Valencia, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 138 km (85 mi) apart, Elche is a realistic day trip from Valencia: about 2 h 14 min each way by road.
| Valencia | Elche | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | Spain |
| Population | 824,340 | 234,765 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 81 m (266 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Elche
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Staying in Elche
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Common questions
How far is Elche from Valencia?
138 km (85 mi) in a straight line, south of Valencia; by road roughly 168 km (104 mi).
How long does it take to get from Valencia to Elche by road?
About 2 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Valencia and Elche?
No, both are on Europe/Madrid 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 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.