The 14 Best Day Trips from Ţūz Khūrmātū

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 Ţūz Khūrmātū, Iraq, led by Kirkuk, Sulaymaniyah, Kelar. The closest is Kirkuk, about 1 hr 20 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 Ţūz Khūrmātū

  1. 1

    Kirkuk, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car68 km north of Ţūz Khūrmātū

    Known for اندورا ستي.

  2. 2

    Sulaymaniyah, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car105 km north-east of Ţūz Khūrmātū
  3. 3

    Kelar, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car69 km south-east of Ţūz Khūrmātū
  4. 4

    Khānaqīn, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car92 km south-east of Ţūz Khūrmātū
  5. 5

    Bayjī, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car104 km west of Ţūz Khūrmātū
  6. 6

    Ash Sharqāt, Iraq

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car146 km north-west of Ţūz Khūrmātū
  7. 7

    Sāmarrā’, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car103 km south-west of Ţūz Khūrmātū
  8. 8

    Al Miqdādīyah, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car105 km south of Ţūz Khūrmātū
  9. 9

    Baqubah, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car126 km south of Ţūz Khūrmātū
  10. 10

    Khāliş, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car120 km south of Ţūz Khūrmātū
  11. 11

    Halabja, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car127 km east of Ţūz Khūrmātū
  12. 12

    Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb, Iran

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car122 km south-east of Ţūz Khūrmātū
  13. 13

    Koysinceq, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car133 km north of Ţūz Khūrmātū
  14. 14

    Tikrīt, Iraq

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car92 km west of Ţūz Khūrmātū

A sample day: Ţūz Khūrmātū to Kirkuk

  1. 08:30Leave Ţūz Khūrmātū
  2. 09:50Arrive in Kirkuk (1 hr 20 min drive)
  3. 10:05اندورا ستي
  4. 12:05Lunch
  5. 13:20Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Kirkuk
  6. 15:50Head back to Ţūz Khūrmātū
  7. 17:10Home in Ţūz Khūrmātū

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Ţūz Khūrmātū?
The best day trips from Ţūz Khūrmātū are Kirkuk, Sulaymaniyah, Kelar, Khānaqīn, Bayjī. The closest is Kirkuk, about 1 hr 20 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Ţūz Khūrmātū?
Kirkuk is the closest, 68 km north of Ţūz Khūrmātū, roughly 1 hr 20 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
Where can I go for a weekend from Ţūz Khūrmātū?
For a weekend away from Ţūz Khūrmātū, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Ash Sharqāt (146 km, 2 hr 15 min), Koysinceq (133 km, 2 hr 5 min), Halabja (127 km, 2 hr), Baqubah (126 km, 2 hr). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Ţūz Khūrmātū?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Ash Sharqāt at 146 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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