Day trip from Yoshkar-Ola to Kirov
Kirov lies 242 km (150 mi) north-east of Yoshkar-Ola, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 242 km (150 mi) apart, Kirov is a realistic day trip from Yoshkar-Ola: about 3 h 56 min each way by road.
| Yoshkar-Ola | Kirov | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | Russia |
| Population | 268,272 | 507,155 |
| Elevation | 94 m (308 ft) | 179 m (587 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) | UTC+3 (Europe/Kirov) |
What to see in Kirov
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Vyatskiy Art Museum | 216,000 | — |
| Vyatka paleonthologic museum | 23,000 | — |
The busiest is Vyatskiy Art Museum at 216,000 visitors. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Kirov
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Staying in Kirov
Our booking partner lists 6 places to stay in Kirov. Of the 6 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (3). Guests have left 27 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Kirov
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Common questions
How far is Kirov from Yoshkar-Ola?
242 km (150 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Yoshkar-Ola; by road roughly 295 km (183 mi).
How long does it take to get from Yoshkar-Ola to Kirov by road?
About 3 h 56 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Yoshkar-Ola and Kirov?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Where can I stay in Kirov?
Our booking partner lists 6 places to stay in Kirov, 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.