The 13 Best Day Trips from Madiun

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

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There are 13 good day trips from Madiun, Indonesia, led by Surabaya, Semarang, Jepara. The closest is Surakarta, about 1 hr 30 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 13 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Madiun

  1. 1

    Surabaya, Indonesia

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car142 km east of Madiun
  2. 2

    Semarang, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car141 km north-west of Madiun

    Known for Kelenteng Sam Poo Kong.

  3. 3

    Jepara, Indonesia

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car149 km north-west of Madiun

    Known for Fort Japara.

  4. 4

    Malang, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car128 km east of Madiun

    Known for Milkyland Cafe & Playground.

  5. 5

    Surakarta, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car77 km west of Madiun
  6. 6

    Yogyakarta, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car129 km west of Madiun
  7. 7

    Batu, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car114 km east of Madiun
  8. 8

    Salatiga, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car118 km west of Madiun
  9. 9

    Singosari, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car129 km east of Madiun
  10. 10

    Blitar, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car88 km south-east of Madiun
  11. 11

    Mojokerto, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car102 km east of Madiun
  12. 12

    Purwodadi, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car90 km north-west of Madiun
  13. 13

    Magelang, Indonesia

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car145 km west of Madiun

A sample day: Madiun to Surabaya

  1. 07:30Leave Madiun
  2. 09:45Arrive in Surabaya (2 hr 15 min drive)
  3. 10:00Walk the centre of Surabaya
  4. 12:00Lunch
  5. 13:15Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Surabaya
  6. 15:45Head back to Madiun
  7. 18:00Home in Madiun

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Madiun?
The best day trips from Madiun are Surabaya, Semarang, Jepara, Malang, Surakarta. The closest is Surakarta, about 1 hr 30 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Madiun?
Surakarta is the closest, 77 km west of Madiun, roughly 1 hr 30 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
What is the biggest city near Madiun for a day out?
Surabaya is the largest city in day-trip range, 142 km east of Madiun and about 2 hr 15 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
Where can I go for a weekend from Madiun?
For a weekend away from Madiun, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Jepara (149 km, 2 hr 20 min), Magelang (145 km, 2 hr 15 min), Surabaya (142 km, 2 hr 15 min), Semarang (141 km, 2 hr 10 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Madiun?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Jepara at 149 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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