10 Cities Near Ankara + Drive Times
The 10 closest cities to Ankara, Turkey, ranked by distance — with drive time, flight time and day-trip vs weekend-getaway picks, including Çubuk, Kırıkkale, Polatlı.
The closest notable city to Ankara, Turkey is Çubuk, about 24 mi (39 km) away — roughly 46 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Çubuk | 24 mi / 39 km | 46 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Kırıkkale | 35 mi / 56 km | 1 hr 3 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Polatlı | 45 mi / 72 km | 1 hr 20 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Khanjarah | 62 mi / 99 km | 1 hr 51 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Bolu | 87 mi / 139 km | 2 hr 1 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Kırşehir | 88 mi / 141 km | 2 hr 3 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Karabük | 90 mi / 144 km | 2 hr 5 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Yozgat | 104 mi / 167 km | 2 hr 25 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Düzce | 109 mi / 176 km | 2 hr 32 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Kastamonu | 112 mi / 180 km | 2 hr 36 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Ankara
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Çubuk, Kırıkkale, Polatlı, Khanjarah, Bolu. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Ankara
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Yozgat, Düzce, Kastamonu. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Ankara include Çubuk, Kırıkkale, Polatlı, Khanjarah, Bolu. The closest is Çubuk, about 24 miles (39 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.