The 15 Best Day Trips from Sidoarjo

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

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There are 15 good day trips from Sidoarjo, Indonesia, led by Surabaya, Malang, Situbondo. The closest is Surabaya, about 35 min by car, and 6 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 15 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Sidoarjo

  1. 1

    Surabaya, Indonesia

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car22 km north of Sidoarjo
  2. 2

    Malang, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car60 km south of Sidoarjo

    Known for Milkyland Cafe & Playground.

  3. 3

    Situbondo, Indonesia

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car145 km east of Sidoarjo
  4. 4

    Jember, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car135 km south-east of Sidoarjo
  5. 5

    Probolinggo, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car65 km south-east of Sidoarjo
  6. 6

    Batu, Indonesia

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car51 km south-west of Sidoarjo
  7. 7

    Pasuruan, Indonesia

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car30 km south-east of Sidoarjo
  8. 8

    Madiun, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car133 km west of Sidoarjo
  9. 9

    Singosari, Indonesia

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car50 km south of Sidoarjo
  10. 10

    Blitar, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car94 km south-west of Sidoarjo
  11. 11

    Mojokerto, Indonesia

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car31 km west of Sidoarjo
  12. 12

    Jombang, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car55 km west of Sidoarjo
  13. 13

    Lumajang, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car94 km south-east of Sidoarjo
  14. 14

    Lawang, Indonesia

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car43 km south of Sidoarjo
  15. 15

    Pare, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car67 km south-west of Sidoarjo

A sample day: Sidoarjo to Surabaya

  1. 08:30Leave Sidoarjo
  2. 09:05Arrive in Surabaya (35 min drive)
  3. 09:20Walk the centre of Surabaya
  4. 11:20Lunch
  5. 12:35Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Surabaya
  6. 15:05Head back to Sidoarjo
  7. 15:40Home in Sidoarjo

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Sidoarjo?
The best day trips from Sidoarjo are Surabaya, Malang, Situbondo, Jember, Probolinggo. The closest is Surabaya, about 35 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Sidoarjo?
Surabaya is the closest, 22 km north of Sidoarjo, roughly 35 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Sidoarjo?
6 places are within about an hour's drive of Sidoarjo: Surabaya (35 min), Pasuruan (35 min), Mojokerto (35 min), Lawang (50 min), Singosari (1 hr), Batu (1 hr).
Where can I go for a weekend from Sidoarjo?
For a weekend away from Sidoarjo, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Situbondo (145 km, 2 hr 15 min), Jember (135 km, 2 hr 5 min), Madiun (133 km, 2 hr 5 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Sidoarjo?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Situbondo at 145 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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