The 15 Best Day Trips from Mianwali

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There are 15 good day trips from Mianwali, Pakistan, led by Bannu, Sargodha, Dera Ismail Khan. The closest is Paharpur, about 1 hr 25 min by car. 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 Mianwali

  1. 1

    Bannu, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car98 km north-west of Mianwali
  2. 2

    Sargodha, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car121 km south-east of Mianwali

    Known for khayam chowk.

  3. 3

    Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car102 km south-west of Mianwali
  4. 4

    Sahiwal, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car101 km south-east of Mianwali
  5. 5

    Kohat, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car112 km north of Mianwali
  6. 6

    Bhakkar, Pakistan

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

    Jauharabad, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car78 km south-east of Mianwali
  8. 8

    Khushāb, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car83 km east of Mianwali
  9. 9

    Chakwal, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car130 km east of Mianwali
  10. 10

    Khewra, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car139 km east of Mianwali
  11. 11

    Talagang, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car92 km north-east of Mianwali
  12. 12

    Paharpur, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car74 km south-west of Mianwali
  13. 13

    Bhalwal, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car133 km east of Mianwali
  14. 14

    Darya Khan, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car97 km south-west of Mianwali
  15. 15

    Shorkot, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car96 km south-west of Mianwali

A sample day: Mianwali to Bannu

  1. 08:30Leave Mianwali
  2. 10:00Arrive in Bannu (1 hr 30 min drive)
  3. 10:15Walk the centre of Bannu
  4. 12:15Lunch
  5. 13:30Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Bannu
  6. 16:00Head back to Mianwali
  7. 17:30Home in Mianwali

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Mianwali?
The best day trips from Mianwali are Bannu, Sargodha, Dera Ismail Khan, Sahiwal, Kohat. The closest is Paharpur, about 1 hr 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Mianwali?
Paharpur is the closest, 74 km south-west of Mianwali, roughly 1 hr 25 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
What is the biggest city near Mianwali for a day out?
Bannu is the largest city in day-trip range, 98 km north-west of Mianwali and about 1 hr 30 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
Where can I go for a weekend from Mianwali?
For a weekend away from Mianwali, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Khewra (139 km, 2 hr 10 min), Bhalwal (133 km, 2 hr 5 min), Chakwal (130 km, 2 hr), Sargodha (121 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 Mianwali?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Khewra at 139 km, around 2 hr 10 min by car.

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