Driving from Surabaya to Palu
Palu lies 1,058 km (658 mi) north-east of Surabaya, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 16 h 8 min without stops, over roughly 1,291 km (802 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Surabaya | Palu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 3 million | 389,959 |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) |
| Postal codes | 32274–83671 | 30653 |
Clocks in Palu are 1 h ahead of Surabaya right now, so a 16 h 8 min journey lands 17 h 8 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book car hire from Surabaya to Palu
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Staying in Palu
Our booking partner lists 51 places to stay in Palu. Of the 47 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (23). Guests have left 268 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Palu
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Common questions
How far is Palu from Surabaya?
1,058 km (658 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Surabaya; by road roughly 1,291 km (802 mi).
How long does it take to get from Surabaya to Palu by car?
About 16 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Surabaya and Palu?
Palu is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Makassar against Asia/Jakarta).
Where can I stay in Palu?
Our booking partner lists 51 places to stay in Palu, 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.