10 Cities Near Tianshui + Drive Times
The 10 closest cities to Tianshui, China, ranked by distance — with drive time, flight time and day-trip vs weekend-getaway picks, including Pingliang, Guozhen, Hanzhong.
The closest notable city to Tianshui, China is Pingliang, about 85 mi (137 km) away — roughly 1 hr 59 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pingliang | 85 mi / 137 km | 1 hr 59 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Guozhen | 93 mi / 150 km | 2 hr 10 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Hanzhong | 127 mi / 205 km | 2 hr 58 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Guangyuan | 148 mi / 238 km | 3 hr 26 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Lanzhou | 148 mi / 238 km | 3 hr 27 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Linxia Chengguanzhen | 160 mi / 257 km | 3 hr 43 min | 48 min | Weekend getaway |
| Baiyin | 162 mi / 261 km | 3 hr 46 min | 48 min | Weekend getaway |
| Yuxia | 169 mi / 271 km | 3 hr 55 min | 49 min | Weekend getaway |
| Xianyang | 169 mi / 273 km | 3 hr 56 min | 49 min | Weekend getaway |
| Tongchuanshi | 193 mi / 310 km | 4 hr 12 min | 51 min | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Tianshui
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Pingliang, Guozhen. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Tianshui
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Hanzhong, Guangyuan, Lanzhou, Linxia Chengguanzhen, Baiyin. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
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 Tianshui include Pingliang, Guozhen, Hanzhong, Guangyuan, Lanzhou. The closest is Pingliang, about 85 miles (137 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.