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Cities Near Santa Clara

Cities near Santa Clara, CU: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Placetas, Sagua la Grande, Cienfuegos. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Santa Clara, CU is Placetas, about 21 mi (34 km) away — roughly 40 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.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Placetas21 mi / 34 km40 minDrive/railDay trip
Sagua la Grande29 mi / 46 km55 minDrive/railDay trip
Cienfuegos36 mi / 57 km1 hr 4 minDrive/railDay trip
Trinidad42 mi / 67 km1 hr 15 minDrive/railDay trip
Sancti Spíritus47 mi / 76 km1 hr 24 minDrive/railDay trip
Corralillo56 mi / 90 km1 hr 41 minDrive/railDay trip
Colón64 mi / 103 km1 hr 54 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Jagüey Grande75 mi / 120 km1 hr 44 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Ciego de Ávila86 mi / 139 km2 hrDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Morón88 mi / 142 km2 hr 3 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight

Day trips from Santa Clara

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Placetas, Sagua la Grande, Cienfuegos, Trinidad, Sancti Spíritus. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Santa Clara include Placetas, Sagua la Grande, Cienfuegos, Trinidad, Sancti Spíritus. The closest is Placetas, about 21 miles (34 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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