The 11 Best Day Trips from Klerksdorp
How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.
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There are 11 good day trips from Klerksdorp, South Africa, led by Soweto, Evaton, Vereeniging. The closest is Potchefstroom, about 55 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 11 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.
Day trips from Klerksdorp
- 1
Soweto, South Africa
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car135 km north-east of KlerksdorpKnown for Ghandi Tolstoy Farm.
- 2
Evaton, South Africa
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car123 km east of Klerksdorp - 3
Vereeniging, South Africa
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car127 km east of Klerksdorp - 4
Welkom, South Africa
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car125 km south of Klerksdorp - 5
Vanderbijlpark, South Africa
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car117 km east of Klerksdorp - 6
Carletonville, South Africa
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car91 km north-east of Klerksdorp - 7
Potchefstroom, South Africa
Half-day tripAbout 55 min by car46 km east of Klerksdorp - 8
Westonaria, South Africa
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car114 km north-east of Klerksdorp - 9
Sasolburg, South Africa
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car114 km east of Klerksdorp - 10
Virginia, South Africa
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car141 km south of Klerksdorp - 11
Kroonstad, South Africa
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car105 km south-east of Klerksdorp
A sample day: Klerksdorp to Soweto
- 07:30Leave Klerksdorp
- 09:35Arrive in Soweto (2 hr 5 min drive)
- 09:50Ghandi Tolstoy Farm
- 11:50Lunch
- 13:05Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Soweto
- 15:35Head back to Klerksdorp
- 17:40Home in Klerksdorp
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Klerksdorp?
- The best day trips from Klerksdorp are Soweto, Evaton, Vereeniging, Welkom, Vanderbijlpark. The closest is Potchefstroom, about 55 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Klerksdorp?
- Potchefstroom is the closest, 46 km east of Klerksdorp, roughly 55 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Klerksdorp?
- One place is within about an hour's drive of Klerksdorp: Potchefstroom (55 min).
- What is the biggest city near Klerksdorp for a day out?
- Soweto is the largest city in day-trip range, 135 km north-east of Klerksdorp and about 2 hr 5 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- Where can I go for a weekend from Klerksdorp?
- For a weekend away from Klerksdorp, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Virginia (141 km, 2 hr 10 min), Soweto (135 km, 2 hr 5 min), Vereeniging (127 km, 2 hr), Welkom (125 km, 1 hr 55 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Klerksdorp?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Virginia at 141 km, around 2 hr 10 min by car.
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