The 15 Best Day Trips from Pātan
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 15 good day trips from Pātan, India, led by Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Nadiād. The closest is Mahesāna, about 45 min by car, and 4 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Pātan at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | 103 km SE | 1 hr 35 min | Full-day trip |
| Gandhinagar | 90 km SE | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Nadiād | 149 km SE | 2 hr 20 min | Long day or overnight |
| Mahesāna | 38 km SE | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Surendranagar | 134 km S | 2 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Pālanpur | 47 km NE | 55 min | Half-day trip |
| Kalol | 77 km SE | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Deesa | 45 km N | 50 min | Half-day trip |
| Sānand | 99 km S | 1 hr 35 min | Full-day trip |
| Kadi | 65 km S | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Himatnagar | 90 km E | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Dholka | 129 km S | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Visnagar | 46 km E | 55 min | Half-day trip |
| Dhrāngadhra | 117 km SW | 1 hr 50 min | Full-day trip |
| Modāsa | 127 km E | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Pātan
- 1
Ahmedabad, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car103 km south-east of Pātan3 hr 10 min round tripKnown for Science City.
- 2
Gandhinagar, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car90 km south-east of Pātan2 hr 50 min round trip - 3
Nadiād, India
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car149 km south-east of Pātan4 hr 40 min round trip - 4
Mahesāna, India
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car38 km south-east of Pātan1 hr 30 min round trip - 5
Surendranagar, India
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car134 km south of Pātan4 hr 10 min round trip - 6
Pālanpur, India
Half-day tripAbout 55 min by car47 km north-east of Pātan1 hr 50 min round trip - 7
Kalol, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car77 km south-east of Pātan3 hr round trip - 8
Deesa, India
Half-day tripAbout 50 min by car45 km north of Pātan1 hr 40 min round trip - 9
Sānand, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car99 km south of Pātan3 hr 10 min round trip - 10
Kadi, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car65 km south of Pātan2 hr 30 min round trip - 11
Himatnagar, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car90 km east of Pātan2 hr 50 min round trip - 12
Dholka, India
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car129 km south of Pātan4 hr round trip - 13
Visnagar, India
Half-day tripAbout 55 min by car46 km east of Pātan1 hr 50 min round trip - 14
Dhrāngadhra, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car117 km south-west of Pātan3 hr 40 min round trip - 15
Modāsa, India
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car127 km east of Pātan4 hr round trip
A sample day trip: Pātan to Ahmedabad
A realistic pace for Ahmedabad, 103 km from Pātan. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 07:30Leave Pātan
- 09:05Arrive in Ahmedabad (1 hr 35 min drive)
- 09:20Science City
- 11:20Lunch
- 12:35Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Ahmedabad
- 15:05Head back to Pātan
- 16:40Home in Pātan
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Pātan?
- The best day trips from Pātan are Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Nadiād, Mahesāna, Surendranagar. The closest is Mahesāna, about 45 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Pātan?
- Mahesāna is the closest, 38 km south-east of Pātan, roughly 45 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Pātan?
- 4 places are within about an hour's drive of Pātan: Mahesāna (45 min), Deesa (50 min), Visnagar (55 min), Pālanpur (55 min).
- What is the biggest city near Pātan for a day out?
- Ahmedabad is the largest city in day-trip range, 103 km south-east of Pātan and about 1 hr 35 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Pātan?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Nadiād 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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