Driving from Volgograd to Alchevsk
Alchevsk lies 420 km (261 mi) west of Volgograd, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 6 h 24 min without stops, over roughly 512 km (318 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Volgograd | Alchevsk | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | Ukraine |
| Population | 1 million | 106,062 |
| Elevation | 42 m (138 ft) | 215 m (705 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Volgograd) | UTC+3 (Europe/Kyiv) |
What changes when you arrive in Alchevsk
Crossing from Russia into Ukraine: money changes from the Ruble to the Hryvnia (UAH); the dialling code becomes +380; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794.
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Staying in Alchevsk
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Common questions
How far is Alchevsk from Volgograd?
420 km (261 mi) in a straight line, west of Volgograd; by road roughly 512 km (318 mi).
How long does it take to get from Volgograd to Alchevsk by car?
About 6 h 24 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Volgograd and Alchevsk?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Alchevsk?
The Hryvnia (UAH).
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.