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The 15 Best Day Trips from Udon Thani

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 Udon Thani, Thailand, led by Vientiane, Khon Kaen, Sakon Nakhon. The closest is Kut Chap, about 35 min by car, and 5 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Udon Thani at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Vientiane64 km N1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Khon Kaen108 km S1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Sakon Nakhon147 km E2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Nong Khai52 km N1 hrHalf-day trip
Kalasin133 km SE2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Maha Sarakham147 km S2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Chum Phae121 km SW1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Tha Bo53 km NW1 hrHalf-day trip
Loei113 km W1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Nong Bua Lamphu44 km SW50 minHalf-day trip
Na Klang64 km W1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Ban Phan Don36 km SE40 minHalf-day trip
Kut Chap23 km W35 minHalf-day trip
Kamalasai146 km SE2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Pakxan143 km NE2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight

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

The best day trips from Udon Thani

  1. 1

    Vientiane, Laos

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car64 km north of Udon Thani2 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for ປະຕູໄຊ.

  2. 2

    Khon Kaen, Thailand

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car108 km south of Udon Thani3 hr 20 min round trip
  3. 3

    Sakon Nakhon, Thailand

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car147 km east of Udon Thani4 hr 40 min round trip
  4. 4

    Nong Khai, Thailand

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car52 km north of Udon Thani2 hr round trip
  5. 5

    Kalasin, Thailand

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car133 km south-east of Udon Thani4 hr 10 min round trip
  6. 6

    Maha Sarakham, Thailand

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car147 km south of Udon Thani4 hr 40 min round trip
  7. 7

    Chum Phae, Thailand

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car121 km south-west of Udon Thani3 hr 50 min round trip
  8. 8

    Tha Bo, Thailand

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car53 km north-west of Udon Thani2 hr round trip
  9. 9

    Loei, Thailand

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car113 km west of Udon Thani3 hr 30 min round trip
  10. 10

    Nong Bua Lamphu, Thailand

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car44 km south-west of Udon Thani1 hr 40 min round trip
  11. 11

    Na Klang, Thailand

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car64 km west of Udon Thani2 hr 30 min round trip
  12. 12

    Ban Phan Don, Thailand

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car36 km south-east of Udon Thani1 hr 20 min round trip
  13. 13

    Kut Chap, Thailand

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car23 km west of Udon Thani1 hr 10 min round trip
  14. 14

    Kamalasai, Thailand

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car146 km south-east of Udon Thani4 hr 30 min round trip
  15. 15

    Pakxan, Laos

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car143 km north-east of Udon Thani4 hr 30 min round trip

A sample day trip: Udon Thani to Vientiane

A realistic pace for Vientiane, 64 km from Udon Thani. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Udon Thani
  2. 09:45Arrive in Vientiane (1 hr 15 min drive)
  3. 10:00ປະຕູໄຊ
  4. 12:00Lunch
  5. 13:15Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Vientiane
  6. 15:45Head back to Udon Thani
  7. 17:00Home in Udon Thani

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Udon Thani?
The best day trips from Udon Thani are Vientiane, Khon Kaen, Sakon Nakhon, Nong Khai, Kalasin. The closest is Kut Chap, about 35 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Udon Thani?
Kut Chap is the closest, 23 km west of Udon Thani, roughly 35 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Udon Thani?
5 places are within about an hour's drive of Udon Thani: Kut Chap (35 min), Ban Phan Don (40 min), Nong Bua Lamphu (50 min), Nong Khai (1 hr), Tha Bo (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Udon Thani for a day out?
Vientiane is the largest city in day-trip range, 64 km north of Udon Thani and about 1 hr 15 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Udon Thani?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Maha Sarakham at 147 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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