The 6 Best Day Trips from Al Kharj
How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.
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There are 6 good day trips from Al Kharj, Saudi Arabia, led by Riyadh, Ad Dir‘īyah, Ad Dilam. The closest is Ad Dilam, about 40 min by car, and 1 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Built from 6 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.
Day trips from Al Kharj
- 1
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car86 km north-west of Al KharjKnown for المكتب. هيف.
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Ad Dir‘īyah, Saudi Arabia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car104 km north-west of Al Kharj - 3
Ad Dilam, Saudi Arabia
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car25 km south-west of Al Kharj - 4
Ḥawṭah Banī Tamīm, Saudi Arabia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car87 km south-west of Al Kharj - 5
Al ‘Uyaynah, Saudi Arabia
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car127 km north-west of Al Kharj - 6
Al Jubaylah, Saudi Arabia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car123 km north-west of Al Kharj
A sample day: Al Kharj to Riyadh
- 08:30Leave Al Kharj
- 09:50Arrive in Riyadh (1 hr 20 min drive)
- 10:05المكتب. هيف
- 12:05Lunch
- 13:20Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Riyadh
- 15:50Head back to Al Kharj
- 17:10Home in Al Kharj
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Al Kharj?
- The best day trips from Al Kharj are Riyadh, Ad Dir‘īyah, Ad Dilam, Ḥawṭah Banī Tamīm, Al ‘Uyaynah. The closest is Ad Dilam, about 40 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Al Kharj?
- Ad Dilam is the closest, 25 km south-west of Al Kharj, roughly 40 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Al Kharj?
- One place is within about an hour's drive of Al Kharj: Ad Dilam (40 min).
- What is the biggest city near Al Kharj for a day out?
- Riyadh is the largest city in day-trip range, 86 km north-west of Al Kharj and about 1 hr 20 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- Where can I go for a weekend from Al Kharj?
- For a weekend away from Al Kharj, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Al ‘Uyaynah (127 km, 2 hr), Al Jubaylah (123 km, 1 hr 55 min), Ad Dir‘īyah (104 km, 1 hr 40 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Al Kharj?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Al ‘Uyaynah at 127 km, around 2 hr by car.
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