The 15 Best Day Trips from Al Miqdādīyah
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 15 good day trips from Al Miqdādīyah, Iraq, led by Baghdad, Sadr City, Abū Ghurayb. The closest is Baqubah, about 45 min by car, and 1 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Al Miqdādīyah at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baghdad | 87 km SW | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Sadr City | 79 km SW | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Abū Ghurayb | 102 km SW | 1 hr 35 min | Full-day trip |
| Al Maḩmūdīyah | 115 km SW | 1 hr 50 min | Full-day trip |
| Kelar | 80 km NE | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Al Fallūjah | 127 km SW | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Khānaqīn | 59 km NE | 1 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Sāmarrā’ | 100 km W | 1 hr 35 min | Full-day trip |
| Baqubah | 40 km SW | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Īlām | 142 km E | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Ţūz Khūrmātū | 105 km N | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Al-Musayab | 146 km SW | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Nāḩiyat al Iskandarīyah | 133 km SW | 2 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Eslāmābād-e Gharb | 147 km E | 2 hr 20 min | Long day or overnight |
| Aş Şuwayrah | 118 km S | 1 hr 50 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Al Miqdādīyah
- 1
Baghdad, Iraq
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car87 km south-west of Al Miqdādīyah2 hr 40 min round tripKnown for بلازما بغداد cnc.
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Sadr City, Iraq
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car79 km south-west of Al Miqdādīyah3 hr round trip - 3
Abū Ghurayb, Iraq
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car102 km south-west of Al Miqdādīyah3 hr 10 min round trip - 4
Al Maḩmūdīyah, Iraq
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car115 km south-west of Al Miqdādīyah3 hr 40 min round trip - 5
Kelar, Iraq
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car80 km north-east of Al Miqdādīyah2 hr 30 min round trip - 6
Al Fallūjah, Iraq
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car127 km south-west of Al Miqdādīyah4 hr round trip - 7
Khānaqīn, Iraq
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 10 min by car59 km north-east of Al Miqdādīyah2 hr 20 min round trip - 8
Sāmarrā’, Iraq
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car100 km west of Al Miqdādīyah3 hr 10 min round trip - 9
Baqubah, Iraq
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car40 km south-west of Al Miqdādīyah1 hr 30 min round trip - 10
Īlām, Iran
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car142 km east of Al Miqdādīyah4 hr 30 min round trip - 11
Ţūz Khūrmātū, Iraq
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car105 km north of Al Miqdādīyah3 hr 20 min round trip - 12
Al-Musayab, Iraq
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car146 km south-west of Al Miqdādīyah4 hr 30 min round trip - 13
Nāḩiyat al Iskandarīyah, Iraq
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car133 km south-west of Al Miqdādīyah4 hr 10 min round trip - 14
Eslāmābād-e Gharb, Iran
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car147 km east of Al Miqdādīyah4 hr 40 min round trip - 15
Aş Şuwayrah, Iraq
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car118 km south of Al Miqdādīyah3 hr 40 min round trip
A sample day trip: Al Miqdādīyah to Baghdad
A realistic pace for Baghdad, 87 km from Al Miqdādīyah. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave Al Miqdādīyah
- 09:50Arrive in Baghdad (1 hr 20 min drive)
- 10:05بلازما بغداد cnc
- 12:05Lunch
- 13:20Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Baghdad
- 15:50Head back to Al Miqdādīyah
- 17:10Home in Al Miqdādīyah
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Al Miqdādīyah?
- The best day trips from Al Miqdādīyah are Baghdad, Sadr City, Abū Ghurayb, Al Maḩmūdīyah, Kelar. The closest is Baqubah, about 45 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Al Miqdādīyah?
- Baqubah is the closest, 40 km south-west of Al Miqdādīyah, roughly 45 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Al Miqdādīyah?
- One place is within about an hour's drive of Al Miqdādīyah: Baqubah (45 min).
- What is the biggest city near Al Miqdādīyah for a day out?
- Baghdad is the largest city in day-trip range, 87 km south-west of Al Miqdādīyah and about 1 hr 20 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Al Miqdādīyah?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Eslāmābād-e Gharb at 147 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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