10 Cities Near Ho Chi Minh City + Drive Times
The 10 closest cities to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, ranked by distance — with drive time, flight time and day-trip vs weekend-getaway picks, including Vũng Tàu, Mỹ Tho, Cần Thơ.
The closest notable city to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is Vũng Tàu, about 45 mi (73 km) away — roughly 1 hr 21 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vũng TàuSeaside escape and beaches | 45 mi / 73 km | 1 hr 21 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Mỹ ThoMekong Delta gateway | 37 mi / 59 km | 1 hr 6 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Cần ThơFloating markets of the Mekong | 79 mi / 127 km | 1 hr 50 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Biên HòaRiverside city and temples | 16 mi / 25 km | 30 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Thủ Dầu MộtLacquerware and old pagodas | 11 mi / 18 km | 37 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Vĩnh Long | 60 mi / 96 km | 1 hr 47 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Trà Vinh | 64 mi / 102 km | 1 hr 54 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Cao Lãnh | 72 mi / 116 km | 1 hr 41 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| La Gi | 78 mi / 126 km | 1 hr 49 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Bảo Lộc | 94 mi / 152 km | 2 hr 11 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Ho Chi Minh City
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Vũng Tàu, Mỹ Tho, Cần Thơ, Biên Hòa, Thủ Dầu Một. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Ho Chi Minh City include Vũng Tàu, Mỹ Tho, Cần Thơ, Biên Hòa, Thủ Dầu Một. The closest is Vũng Tàu, about 45 miles (73 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.