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The 15 Best Day Trips from Sāmarrā’

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 Sāmarrā’, Iraq, led by Baghdad, Sadr City, Kirkuk. The closest is Tikrīt, about 1 hr by car, and 1 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Sāmarrā’ at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Baghdad106 km SE1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Sadr City104 km SE1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Kirkuk149 km N2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Abū Ghurayb103 km S1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Al Maḩmūdīyah134 km S2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Kelar140 km E2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Ramadi101 km SW1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Al Fallūjah95 km S1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Khānaqīn139 km E2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Bayjī89 km NW1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Al Miqdādīyah100 km E1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Baqubah83 km SE1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Ţūz Khūrmātū103 km NE1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Khāliş74 km SE1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Tikrīt50 km N1 hrHalf-day trip

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

The best day trips from Sāmarrā’

  1. 1

    Baghdad, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car106 km south-east of Sāmarrā’3 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for بلازما بغداد cnc.

  2. 2

    Sadr City, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car104 km south-east of Sāmarrā’3 hr 20 min round trip
  3. 3

    Kirkuk, Iraq

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car149 km north of Sāmarrā’4 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for اندورا ستي.

  4. 4

    Abū Ghurayb, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car103 km south of Sāmarrā’3 hr 10 min round trip
  5. 5

    Al Maḩmūdīyah, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car134 km south of Sāmarrā’4 hr 10 min round trip
  6. 6

    Kelar, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car140 km east of Sāmarrā’4 hr 20 min round trip
  7. 7

    Ramadi, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car101 km south-west of Sāmarrā’3 hr 10 min round trip
  8. 8

    Al Fallūjah, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car95 km south of Sāmarrā’3 hr round trip
  9. 9

    Khānaqīn, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car139 km east of Sāmarrā’4 hr 20 min round trip
  10. 10

    Bayjī, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car89 km north-west of Sāmarrā’2 hr 50 min round trip
  11. 11

    Al Miqdādīyah, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car100 km east of Sāmarrā’3 hr 10 min round trip
  12. 12

    Baqubah, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car83 km south-east of Sāmarrā’2 hr 40 min round trip
  13. 13

    Ţūz Khūrmātū, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car103 km north-east of Sāmarrā’3 hr 10 min round trip
  14. 14

    Khāliş, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car74 km south-east of Sāmarrā’2 hr 50 min round trip
  15. 15

    Tikrīt, Iraq

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car50 km north of Sāmarrā’2 hr round trip

A sample day trip: Sāmarrā’ to Baghdad

A realistic pace for Baghdad, 106 km from Sāmarrā’. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Sāmarrā’
  2. 09:10Arrive in Baghdad (1 hr 40 min drive)
  3. 09:25بلازما بغداد cnc
  4. 11:25Lunch
  5. 12:40Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Baghdad
  6. 15:10Head back to Sāmarrā’
  7. 16:50Home in Sāmarrā’

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Sāmarrā’?
The best day trips from Sāmarrā’ are Baghdad, Sadr City, Kirkuk, Abū Ghurayb, Al Maḩmūdīyah. The closest is Tikrīt, about 1 hr away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Sāmarrā’?
Tikrīt is the closest, 50 km north of Sāmarrā’, roughly 1 hr by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Sāmarrā’?
One place is within about an hour's drive of Sāmarrā’: Tikrīt (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Sāmarrā’ for a day out?
Baghdad is the largest city in day-trip range, 106 km south-east of Sāmarrā’ and about 1 hr 40 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Sāmarrā’?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Kirkuk 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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