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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

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Budta130 km SE2 hrFull-day trip
Malingao136 km SE2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Cotabato112 km SE1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Iligan99 km NE1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Iligan City116 km NE1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Mantampay94 km NE1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Marawi City95 km E1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Sultan Kudarat112 km SE1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Dinaig112 km SE1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Dipolog83 km N1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Ozamiz City57 km NE1 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Oroquieta84 km NE1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Siocon144 km W2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Balulang148 km NE2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight

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

The best day trips from Pagadian

  1. 1

    Budta, Philippines

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car130 km south-east of Pagadian4 hr round trip

    Known for nating's hill.

    Also nearby: Midsayap.

  2. 2

    Malingao, Philippines

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car136 km south-east of Pagadian4 hr 20 min round trip
  3. 3

    Cotabato, Philippines

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car112 km south-east of Pagadian3 hr 30 min round trip
  4. 4

    Iligan, Philippines

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car99 km north-east of Pagadian3 hr 10 min round trip
  5. 5

    Iligan City, Philippines

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car116 km north-east of Pagadian3 hr 40 min round trip
  6. 6

    Mantampay, Philippines

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car94 km north-east of Pagadian3 hr round trip
  7. 7

    Marawi City, Philippines

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car95 km east of Pagadian3 hr round trip
  8. 8

    Sultan Kudarat, Philippines

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car112 km south-east of Pagadian3 hr 30 min round trip
  9. 9

    Dinaig, Philippines

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car112 km south-east of Pagadian3 hr 30 min round trip
  10. 10

    Dipolog, Philippines

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car83 km north of Pagadian2 hr 40 min round trip
  11. 11

    Ozamiz City, Philippines

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car57 km north-east of Pagadian2 hr 10 min round trip
  12. 12

    Oroquieta, Philippines

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car84 km north-east of Pagadian2 hr 40 min round trip
  13. 13

    Siocon, Philippines

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car144 km west of Pagadian4 hr 30 min round trip
  14. 14

    Balulang, Philippines

    Long day or overnight
    About 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.

  1. 07:30Leave Pagadian
  2. 09:30Arrive in Budta (2 hr drive)
  3. 09:45nating's hill
  4. 11:45Lunch
  5. 13:00Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Budta
  6. 15:30Head back to Pagadian
  7. 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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