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The 14 Best Day Trips from Akure

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 14 good day trips from Akure, Nigeria, led by Ibadan, Benin City, Osogbo. The closest is Ado-Ekiti, about 45 min by car, and 4 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Akure at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Ibadan143 km W2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Benin City112 km SE1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Osogbo91 km NW1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Ile-Ife74 km W1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Okene120 km E1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Ikare69 km NE1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Ado-Ekiti41 km N45 minHalf-day trip
Ogbomoso144 km NW2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Ondo43 km SW50 minHalf-day trip
Ilesa65 km NW1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Efon-Alaaye54 km NW1 hrHalf-day trip
Owo44 km E50 minHalf-day trip
Iwo119 km W1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Ikire112 km W1 hr 45 minFull-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Akure

  1. 1

    Ibadan, Nigeria

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car143 km west of Akure4 hr 30 min round trip

    Also nearby: Ijebu Ode.

  2. 2

    Benin City, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car112 km south-east of Akure3 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for AREA GULY NPDC BENIN.

  3. 3

    Osogbo, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car91 km north-west of Akure2 hr 50 min round trip
  4. 4

    Ile-Ife, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car74 km west of Akure2 hr 50 min round trip
  5. 5

    Okene, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car120 km east of Akure3 hr 50 min round trip
  6. 6

    Ikare, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car69 km north-east of Akure2 hr 40 min round trip
  7. 7

    Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car41 km north of Akure1 hr 30 min round trip
  8. 8

    Ogbomoso, Nigeria

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car144 km north-west of Akure4 hr 30 min round trip
  9. 9

    Ondo, Nigeria

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car43 km south-west of Akure1 hr 40 min round trip
  10. 10

    Ilesa, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car65 km north-west of Akure2 hr 30 min round trip
  11. 11

    Efon-Alaaye, Nigeria

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car54 km north-west of Akure2 hr round trip
  12. 12

    Owo, Nigeria

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car44 km east of Akure1 hr 40 min round trip
  13. 13

    Iwo, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car119 km west of Akure3 hr 40 min round trip
  14. 14

    Ikire, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car112 km west of Akure3 hr 30 min round trip

A sample day trip: Akure to Ibadan

A realistic pace for Ibadan, 143 km from Akure. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Akure
  2. 09:45Arrive in Ibadan (2 hr 15 min drive)
  3. 10:00Walk the centre of Ibadan
  4. 12:00Lunch
  5. 13:15Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Ibadan
  6. 15:45Head back to Akure
  7. 18:00Home in Akure

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Akure?
The best day trips from Akure are Ibadan, Benin City, Osogbo, Ile-Ife, Okene. The closest is Ado-Ekiti, about 45 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Akure?
Ado-Ekiti is the closest, 41 km north of Akure, roughly 45 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Akure?
4 places are within about an hour's drive of Akure: Ado-Ekiti (45 min), Ondo (50 min), Owo (50 min), Efon-Alaaye (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Akure for a day out?
Ibadan is the largest city in day-trip range, 143 km west of Akure and about 2 hr 15 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Akure?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Ogbomoso at 144 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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