Where to go from Tashkent
Pick up your car in Tashkent and drive to the most iconic places in Uzbekistan — Silk Road cities, mountains, and desert towns.
Samarkand
308 km · ~4 hours
A practical guide to driving from Tashkent to Samarkand: 308 km on the M39, around four hours, what to see and where to stop along the way.
Bukhara
578 km · ~7 hours
Driving from Tashkent to Bukhara: 578 km via the M37, around seven hours. Itinerary tips, an overnight in Samarkand, and the right car for the job.
Khiva
1100 km · 12 – 14 hours total
The Tashkent to Khiva route: 1,100 km, 12 – 14 hours of driving, an obligatory desert stretch from Bukhara to Urgench. Choosing the right SUV and pacing the trip.
Chimgan
80 km · 1.5 hours
A day trip from Tashkent to Chimgan and Beldersay: 80 km, 1.5 hours, via the Khosilot or Charvak Reservoir route. The right car for summer and winter.
Fergana
300 km · ~5 hours
Driving from Tashkent to the Fergana Valley: 300 km via the Kamchik Pass (2,268 m), around 5 hours. Kokand, Margilan, Rishtan — what to see and how to manage your mileage allowance.
Nurata
300 km · ~4–5 hours
The Tashkent – Nurata – Aydarkul route: 300 km via Jizzakh, around 4–5 hours. Alexander's fortress, a sacred spring, yurt camps and a desert lake. Which car to rent.
Shahrisabz
350 km · ~5 hours
The Tashkent – Samarkand – Shahrisabz route: 450 km via the Takhta-Karacha pass. Ak-Saray Palace, Kok-Gumbaz mosque and planning a 3-day trip within the mileage limit.