The 14 Best Day Trips from Poltava

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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There are 14 good day trips from Poltava, Ukraine, led by Kharkiv, Dnipro, Saltivka. The closest is Horishni Plavni, about 1 hr 25 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 14 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Poltava

  1. 1

    Kharkiv, Ukraine

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car130 km east of Poltava

    Known for Танк Т-34-85.

  2. 2

    Dnipro, Ukraine

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car130 km south of Poltava

    Known for Ракета 8К11.

  3. 3

    Saltivka, Ukraine

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car138 km east of Poltava
  4. 4

    Sumy, Ukraine

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car149 km north of Poltava
  5. 5

    Kremenchuk, Ukraine

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car102 km south-west of Poltava
  6. 6

    Nyzhnodniprovsk, Ukraine

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car130 km south of Poltava
  7. 7

    Avtozavodskyi, Ukraine

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car98 km south-west of Poltava
  8. 8

    Zarichnyi, Ukraine

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car147 km north of Poltava
  9. 9

    Kovpakivskyi, Ukraine

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car150 km north of Poltava
  10. 10

    Oleksandriya, Ukraine

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car146 km south-west of Poltava
  11. 11

    Kryukiv, Ukraine

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car102 km south-west of Poltava
  12. 12

    Samar, Ukraine

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car118 km south-east of Poltava
  13. 13

    Lozova, Ukraine

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car150 km south-east of Poltava
  14. 14

    Horishni Plavni, Ukraine

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car93 km south-west of Poltava

A sample day: Poltava to Kharkiv

  1. 07:30Leave Poltava
  2. 09:30Arrive in Kharkiv (2 hr drive)
  3. 09:45Танк Т-34-85
  4. 11:45Lunch
  5. 13:00Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Kharkiv
  6. 15:30Head back to Poltava
  7. 17:30Home in Poltava

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Poltava?
The best day trips from Poltava are Kharkiv, Dnipro, Saltivka, Sumy, Kremenchuk. The closest is Horishni Plavni, about 1 hr 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Poltava?
Horishni Plavni is the closest, 93 km south-west of Poltava, roughly 1 hr 25 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
What is the biggest city near Poltava for a day out?
Kharkiv is the largest city in day-trip range, 130 km east of Poltava and about 2 hr by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
Where can I go for a weekend from Poltava?
For a weekend away from Poltava, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Lozova (150 km, 2 hr 20 min), Kovpakivskyi (150 km, 2 hr 20 min), Sumy (149 km, 2 hr 20 min), Zarichnyi (147 km, 2 hr 20 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Poltava?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Lozova at 150 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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