The 14 Best Day Trips from Purwodadi
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 Purwodadi, Indonesia, led by Semarang, Jepara, Surakarta. The closest is Pati, about 45 min by car, and 3 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Purwodadi at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semarang | 56 km W | 1 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Jepara | 61 km NW | 1 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Surakarta | 53 km S | 1 hr | Half-day trip |
| Yogyakarta | 100 km SW | 1 hr 35 min | Full-day trip |
| Pekalongan | 139 km W | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Madiun | 90 km SE | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Salatiga | 54 km SW | 1 hr | Half-day trip |
| Batang | 71 km N | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Magelang | 88 km SW | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Klaten | 77 km SW | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Kedungwuni | 141 km W | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Pati | 39 km N | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Depok | 92 km SW | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Grogol | 58 km S | 1 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Purwodadi
- 1
Semarang, Indonesia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 5 min by car56 km west of Purwodadi2 hr 10 min round tripKnown for Kelenteng Sam Poo Kong.
Also nearby: Ungaran.
- 2
Jepara, Indonesia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 10 min by car61 km north-west of Purwodadi2 hr 20 min round tripKnown for Fort Japara.
- 3
Surakarta, Indonesia
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car53 km south of Purwodadi2 hr round trip - 4
Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car100 km south-west of Purwodadi3 hr 10 min round trip - 5
Pekalongan, Indonesia
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car139 km west of Purwodadi4 hr 20 min round trip - 6
Madiun, Indonesia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car90 km south-east of Purwodadi2 hr 50 min round trip - 7
Salatiga, Indonesia
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car54 km south-west of Purwodadi2 hr round trip - 8
Batang, Indonesia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car71 km north of Purwodadi2 hr 40 min round trip - 9
Magelang, Indonesia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car88 km south-west of Purwodadi2 hr 50 min round trip - 10
Klaten, Indonesia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car77 km south-west of Purwodadi3 hr round trip - 11
Kedungwuni, Indonesia
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car141 km west of Purwodadi4 hr 20 min round trip - 12
Pati, Indonesia
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car39 km north of Purwodadi1 hr 30 min round trip - 13
Depok, Indonesia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car92 km south-west of Purwodadi2 hr 50 min round trip - 14
Grogol, Indonesia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 5 min by car58 km south of Purwodadi2 hr 10 min round trip
A sample day trip: Purwodadi to Semarang
A realistic pace for Semarang, 56 km from Purwodadi. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave Purwodadi
- 09:35Arrive in Semarang (1 hr 5 min drive)
- 09:50Kelenteng Sam Poo Kong
- 11:50Lunch
- 13:05Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Semarang
- 15:35Head back to Purwodadi
- 16:40Home in Purwodadi
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Purwodadi?
- The best day trips from Purwodadi are Semarang, Jepara, Surakarta, Yogyakarta, Pekalongan. The closest is Pati, about 45 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Purwodadi?
- Pati is the closest, 39 km north of Purwodadi, roughly 45 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Purwodadi?
- 3 places are within about an hour's drive of Purwodadi: Pati (45 min), Surakarta (1 hr), Salatiga (1 hr).
- What is the biggest city near Purwodadi for a day out?
- Semarang is the largest city in day-trip range, 56 km west of Purwodadi and about 1 hr 5 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Purwodadi?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Kedungwuni at 141 km, around 2 hr 10 min by car.
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