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The 13 Best Day Trips from Meiktila

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 Meiktila, Myanmar, led by Mandalay, Nay Pyi Taw, Yawnghwe. The closest is Kalaw, about 1 hr 30 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Meiktila at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Mandalay124 km N1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Nay Pyi Taw129 km S2 hrFull-day trip
Yawnghwe114 km E1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Taunggyi123 km E1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Myingyan81 km NW1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Pakokku95 km NW1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Pyin Oo Lwin143 km NE2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Yenangyaung112 km SW1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Pyinmana132 km S2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Magway126 km SW2 hrFull-day trip
Heho102 km E1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Kalaw78 km E1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Chauk108 km W1 hr 40 minFull-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Meiktila

  1. 1

    Mandalay, Myanmar

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car124 km north of Meiktila3 hr 50 min round trip

    Also nearby: Amarapura, Sagaing.

  2. 2

    Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car129 km south of Meiktila4 hr round trip

    Known for Cherry Zay.

  3. 3

    Yawnghwe, Myanmar

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car114 km east of Meiktila3 hr 30 min round trip
  4. 4

    Taunggyi, Myanmar

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car123 km east of Meiktila3 hr 50 min round trip
  5. 5

    Myingyan, Myanmar

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car81 km north-west of Meiktila2 hr 30 min round trip
  6. 6

    Pakokku, Myanmar

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car95 km north-west of Meiktila3 hr round trip
  7. 7

    Pyin Oo Lwin, Myanmar

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car143 km north-east of Meiktila4 hr 30 min round trip
  8. 8

    Yenangyaung, Myanmar

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car112 km south-west of Meiktila3 hr 30 min round trip
  9. 9

    Pyinmana, Myanmar

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car132 km south of Meiktila4 hr 10 min round trip
  10. 10

    Magway, Myanmar

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car126 km south-west of Meiktila4 hr round trip
  11. 11

    Heho, Myanmar

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car102 km east of Meiktila3 hr 10 min round trip
  12. 12

    Kalaw, Myanmar

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car78 km east of Meiktila3 hr round trip
  13. 13

    Chauk, Myanmar

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car108 km west of Meiktila3 hr 20 min round trip

A sample day trip: Meiktila to Mandalay

A realistic pace for Mandalay, 124 km from Meiktila. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Meiktila
  2. 09:25Arrive in Mandalay (1 hr 55 min drive)
  3. 09:40Walk the centre of Mandalay
  4. 11:40Lunch
  5. 12:55Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Mandalay
  6. 15:25Head back to Meiktila
  7. 17:20Home in Meiktila

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Meiktila?
The best day trips from Meiktila are Mandalay, Nay Pyi Taw, Yawnghwe, Taunggyi, Myingyan. The closest is Kalaw, about 1 hr 30 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Meiktila?
Kalaw is the closest, 78 km east of Meiktila, roughly 1 hr 30 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
What is the biggest city near Meiktila for a day out?
Mandalay is the largest city in day-trip range, 124 km north of Meiktila 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 Meiktila?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Pyin Oo Lwin at 143 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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