Driving from Palu to Balikpapan
Balikpapan lies 341 km (212 mi) west of Palu, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 5 h 12 min without stops, over roughly 415 km (258 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Palu | Balikpapan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 389,959 | 695,287 |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 67 m (220 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) |
Where to book car hire from Palu to Balikpapan
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Staying in Balikpapan
Our booking partner lists 123 places to stay in Balikpapan. Of the 113 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (58), and 1 are five-star. Guests have left 1,495 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Balikpapan from Palu?
341 km (212 mi) in a straight line, west of Palu; by road roughly 415 km (258 mi).
How long does it take to get from Palu to Balikpapan by car?
About 5 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Palu and Balikpapan?
No, both are on Asia/Makassar at the moment.
Where can I stay in Balikpapan?
Our booking partner lists 123 places to stay in Balikpapan, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.