The 14 Best Day Trips from Pagadian
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 14 good day trips from Pagadian, Philippines, led by Budta, Malingao, Cotabato. The closest is Ozamiz City, about 1 hr 5 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Pagadian at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budta | 130 km SE | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Malingao | 136 km SE | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Cotabato | 112 km SE | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
| Iligan | 99 km NE | 1 hr 35 min | Full-day trip |
| Iligan City | 116 km NE | 1 hr 50 min | Full-day trip |
| Mantampay | 94 km NE | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Marawi City | 95 km E | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Sultan Kudarat | 112 km SE | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
| Dinaig | 112 km SE | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
| Dipolog | 83 km N | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Ozamiz City | 57 km NE | 1 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Oroquieta | 84 km NE | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Siocon | 144 km W | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Balulang | 148 km NE | 2 hr 20 min | Long day or overnight |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Pagadian
- 1
Budta, Philippines
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car130 km south-east of Pagadian4 hr round tripKnown for nating's hill.
Also nearby: Midsayap.
- 2
Malingao, Philippines
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car136 km south-east of Pagadian4 hr 20 min round trip - 3
Cotabato, Philippines
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car112 km south-east of Pagadian3 hr 30 min round trip - 4
Iligan, Philippines
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car99 km north-east of Pagadian3 hr 10 min round trip - 5
Iligan City, Philippines
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car116 km north-east of Pagadian3 hr 40 min round trip - 6
Mantampay, Philippines
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car94 km north-east of Pagadian3 hr round trip - 7
Marawi City, Philippines
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car95 km east of Pagadian3 hr round trip - 8
Sultan Kudarat, Philippines
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car112 km south-east of Pagadian3 hr 30 min round trip - 9
Dinaig, Philippines
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car112 km south-east of Pagadian3 hr 30 min round trip - 10
Dipolog, Philippines
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car83 km north of Pagadian2 hr 40 min round trip - 11
Ozamiz City, Philippines
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 5 min by car57 km north-east of Pagadian2 hr 10 min round trip - 12
Oroquieta, Philippines
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car84 km north-east of Pagadian2 hr 40 min round trip - 13
Siocon, Philippines
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car144 km west of Pagadian4 hr 30 min round trip - 14
Balulang, Philippines
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car148 km north-east of Pagadian4 hr 40 min round trip
A sample day trip: Pagadian to Budta
A realistic pace for Budta, 130 km from Pagadian. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 07:30Leave Pagadian
- 09:30Arrive in Budta (2 hr drive)
- 09:45nating's hill
- 11:45Lunch
- 13:00Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Budta
- 15:30Head back to Pagadian
- 17:30Home in Pagadian
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Pagadian?
- The best day trips from Pagadian are Budta, Malingao, Cotabato, Iligan, Iligan City. The closest is Ozamiz City, about 1 hr 5 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Pagadian?
- Ozamiz City is the closest, 57 km north-east of Pagadian, roughly 1 hr 5 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
- What is the biggest city near Pagadian for a day out?
- Budta is the largest city in day-trip range, 130 km south-east of Pagadian and about 2 hr by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Pagadian?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Balulang at 148 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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