The 13 Best Day Trips from Anápolis
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 13 good day trips from Anápolis, Brazil, led by Brasília, Goiânia, Aparecida de Goiânia. The closest is Senador Canedo, about 50 min by car, and 2 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Anápolis at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brasília | 125 km NE | 1 hr 55 min | Full-day trip |
| Goiânia | 51 km SW | 1 hr | Half-day trip |
| Aparecida de Goiânia | 63 km SW | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Ceilândia | 105 km NE | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Águas Lindas de Goiás | 95 km NE | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Luziânia | 107 km E | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Samambaia | 103 km NE | 1 hr 35 min | Full-day trip |
| Valparaíso de Goiás | 108 km E | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Senador Canedo | 45 km S | 50 min | Half-day trip |
| Gama | 100 km E | 1 hr 35 min | Full-day trip |
| Recanto das Emas | 106 km NE | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Novo Gama | 102 km E | 1 hr 35 min | Full-day trip |
| Riacho Fundo II | 108 km NE | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Anápolis
- 1
Brasília, Brazil
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car125 km north-east of Anápolis3 hr 50 min round tripKnown for Parque da Cidade Dona Sarah Kubitschek.
Also nearby: Plano Piloto, Águas Claras.
- 2
Goiânia, Brazil
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car51 km south-west of Anápolis2 hr round tripKnown for Parque Mutirama.
- 3
Aparecida de Goiânia, Brazil
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car63 km south-west of Anápolis2 hr 30 min round trip - 4
Ceilândia, Brazil
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car105 km north-east of Anápolis3 hr 20 min round trip - 5
Águas Lindas de Goiás, Brazil
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car95 km north-east of Anápolis3 hr round trip - 6
Luziânia, Brazil
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car107 km east of Anápolis3 hr 20 min round trip - 7
Samambaia, Brazil
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car103 km north-east of Anápolis3 hr 10 min round trip - 8
Valparaíso de Goiás, Brazil
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car108 km east of Anápolis3 hr 20 min round trip - 9
Senador Canedo, Brazil
Half-day tripAbout 50 min by car45 km south of Anápolis1 hr 40 min round trip - 10
Gama, Brazil
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car100 km east of Anápolis3 hr 10 min round trip - 11
Recanto das Emas, Brazil
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car106 km north-east of Anápolis3 hr 20 min round trip - 12
Novo Gama, Brazil
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car102 km east of Anápolis3 hr 10 min round trip - 13
Riacho Fundo II, Brazil
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car108 km north-east of Anápolis3 hr 20 min round trip
A sample day trip: Anápolis to Brasília
A realistic pace for Brasília, 125 km from Anápolis. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 07:30Leave Anápolis
- 09:25Arrive in Brasília (1 hr 55 min drive)
- 09:40Parque da Cidade Dona Sarah Kubitschek
- 11:40Lunch
- 12:55Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Brasília
- 15:25Head back to Anápolis
- 17:20Home in Anápolis
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Anápolis?
- The best day trips from Anápolis are Brasília, Goiânia, Aparecida de Goiânia, Ceilândia, Águas Lindas de Goiás. The closest is Senador Canedo, about 50 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Anápolis?
- Senador Canedo is the closest, 45 km south of Anápolis, roughly 50 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Anápolis?
- 2 places are within about an hour's drive of Anápolis: Senador Canedo (50 min), Goiânia (1 hr).
- What is the biggest city near Anápolis for a day out?
- Brasília is the largest city in day-trip range, 125 km north-east of Anápolis and about 1 hr 55 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Anápolis?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Brasília at 125 km, around 1 hr 55 min by car.
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