The 15 Best Day Trips from Batu

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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There are 15 good day trips from Batu, Indonesia, led by Surabaya, Malang, Jember. The closest is Singosari, about 25 min by car, and 9 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 15 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Batu

  1. 1

    Surabaya, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car73 km north of Batu
  2. 2

    Malang, Indonesia

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car17 km south-east of Batu

    Known for Milkyland Cafe & Playground.

  3. 3

    Jember, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car133 km east of Batu
  4. 4

    Probolinggo, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car77 km east of Batu
  5. 5

    Pasuruan, Indonesia

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car49 km north-east of Batu
  6. 6

    Madiun, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car114 km west of Batu
  7. 7

    Singosari, Indonesia

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car15 km east of Batu
  8. 8

    Blitar, Indonesia

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car47 km south-west of Batu
  9. 9

    Mojokerto, Indonesia

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car46 km north of Batu
  10. 10

    Sidoarjo, Indonesia

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car51 km north-east of Batu
  11. 11

    Jombang, Indonesia

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car49 km north-west of Batu
  12. 12

    Lumajang, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car82 km east of Batu
  13. 13

    Lawang, Indonesia

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car19 km east of Batu
  14. 14

    Pare, Indonesia

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car38 km west of Batu
  15. 15

    Pamekasan, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car131 km north-east of Batu

A sample day: Batu to Surabaya

  1. 08:30Leave Batu
  2. 09:55Arrive in Surabaya (1 hr 25 min drive)
  3. 10:10Walk the centre of Surabaya
  4. 12:10Lunch
  5. 13:25Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Surabaya
  6. 15:55Head back to Batu
  7. 17:20Home in Batu

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Batu?
The best day trips from Batu are Surabaya, Malang, Jember, Probolinggo, Pasuruan. The closest is Singosari, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Batu?
Singosari is the closest, 15 km east of Batu, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Batu?
9 places are within about an hour's drive of Batu: Singosari (25 min), Malang (25 min), Lawang (30 min), Pare (45 min), Mojokerto (55 min), Blitar (55 min).
What is the biggest city near Batu for a day out?
Surabaya is the largest city in day-trip range, 73 km north of Batu and about 1 hr 25 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
Where can I go for a weekend from Batu?
For a weekend away from Batu, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Jember (133 km, 2 hr 5 min), Pamekasan (131 km, 2 hr 5 min), Madiun (114 km, 1 hr 45 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Batu?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Jember at 133 km, around 2 hr 5 min by car.

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