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The 13 Best Day Trips from Benin City

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

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There are 13 good day trips from Benin City, Nigeria, led by Onitsha, Warri, Akure. The closest is Sapele, about 1 hr by car, and 1 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Benin City at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Onitsha130 km E2 hrFull-day trip
Warri92 km S1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Akure112 km NW1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Ikare133 km N2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Ado-Ekiti150 km N2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Ondo121 km NW1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Sapele50 km S1 hrHalf-day trip
Owo96 km N1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Nnewi147 km E2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Ise-Ekiti127 km N2 hrFull-day trip
Uromi88 km NE1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Ikere-Ekiti136 km N2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Emure-Ekiti123 km N1 hr 55 minFull-day trip

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

The best day trips from Benin City

  1. 1

    Onitsha, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car130 km east of Benin City4 hr round trip

    Also nearby: Atani, Nkpor.

  2. 2

    Warri, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car92 km south of Benin City2 hr 50 min round trip

    Known for Evuovo Social Center.

  3. 3

    Akure, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car112 km north-west of Benin City3 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for Holy Mary Statue.

  4. 4

    Ikare, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car133 km north of Benin City4 hr 10 min round trip
  5. 5

    Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car150 km north of Benin City4 hr 40 min round trip
  6. 6

    Ondo, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car121 km north-west of Benin City3 hr 50 min round trip
  7. 7

    Sapele, Nigeria

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car50 km south of Benin City2 hr round trip
  8. 8

    Owo, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car96 km north of Benin City3 hr round trip
  9. 9

    Nnewi, Nigeria

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car147 km east of Benin City4 hr 40 min round trip
  10. 10

    Ise-Ekiti, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car127 km north of Benin City4 hr round trip
  11. 11

    Uromi, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car88 km north-east of Benin City2 hr 50 min round trip
  12. 12

    Ikere-Ekiti, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car136 km north of Benin City4 hr 20 min round trip
  13. 13

    Emure-Ekiti, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car123 km north of Benin City3 hr 50 min round trip

A sample day trip: Benin City to Onitsha

A realistic pace for Onitsha, 130 km from Benin City. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Benin City
  2. 09:30Arrive in Onitsha (2 hr drive)
  3. 09:45Walk the centre of Onitsha
  4. 11:45Lunch
  5. 13:00Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Onitsha
  6. 15:30Head back to Benin City
  7. 17:30Home in Benin City

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Benin City?
The best day trips from Benin City are Onitsha, Warri, Akure, Ikare, Ado-Ekiti. The closest is Sapele, about 1 hr away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Benin City?
Sapele is the closest, 50 km south of Benin City, roughly 1 hr by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Benin City?
One place is within about an hour's drive of Benin City: Sapele (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Benin City for a day out?
Onitsha is the largest city in day-trip range, 130 km east of Benin City and about 2 hr by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Benin City?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Ado-Ekiti at 150 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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