Cities Near Butuan
Cities near Butuan, Philippines: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Mariano, Surigao, Malaybalay. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Butuan, Philippines is Mariano, about 30 mi (49 km) away — roughly 58 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mariano | 30 mi / 49 km | 58 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Surigao | 58 mi / 94 km | 1 hr 44 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Malaybalay | 62 mi / 99 km | 1 hr 51 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Cagayan de Oro | 69 mi / 111 km | 2 hr 4 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Bislig | 73 mi / 118 km | 1 hr 42 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| NIA Valencia | 78 mi / 126 km | 1 hr 49 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Monkayo | 86 mi / 138 km | 2 hr | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Iligan City | 92 mi / 148 km | 2 hr 8 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Iligan | 102 mi / 164 km | 2 hr 22 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Magugpo Poblacion | 105 mi / 169 km | 2 hr 27 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Butuan
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Mariano, Surigao, Malaybalay, Cagayan de Oro, Bislig. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Butuan
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Iligan, Magugpo Poblacion. 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 Butuan include Mariano, Surigao, Malaybalay, Cagayan de Oro, Bislig. The closest is Mariano, about 30 miles (49 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
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Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit Mariano
- → Best time to visit Surigao
- → Best time to visit Malaybalay
- → Best time to visit Cagayan de Oro
- → Best time to visit Bislig
- → Best time to visit NIA Valencia
- → Best time to visit Monkayo
- → Best time to visit Iligan City
- → Best time to visit Iligan
- → Best time to visit Magugpo Poblacion