The 14 Best Day Trips from Efon-Alaaye
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 Efon-Alaaye, Nigeria, led by Ibadan, Ilorin, Akure. The closest is Ilesa, about 30 min by car, and 5 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Efon-Alaaye at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ibadan | 116 km W | 1 hr 50 min | Full-day trip |
| Ilorin | 102 km NW | 1 hr 35 min | Full-day trip |
| Akure | 54 km SE | 1 hr | Half-day trip |
| Osogbo | 42 km W | 50 min | Half-day trip |
| Ile-Ife | 44 km SW | 50 min | Half-day trip |
| Okene | 145 km E | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Ikare | 93 km E | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Ado-Ekiti | 33 km E | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Ogbomoso | 92 km NW | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Ondo | 63 km S | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Ijebu Ode | 145 km SW | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Ilesa | 20 km W | 30 min | Half-day trip |
| Owo | 89 km SE | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Iwo | 82 km W | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Efon-Alaaye
- 1
Ibadan, Nigeria
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car116 km west of Efon-Alaaye3 hr 40 min round tripAlso nearby: Oyo.
- 2
Ilorin, Nigeria
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car102 km north-west of Efon-Alaaye3 hr 10 min round trip - 3
Akure, Nigeria
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car54 km south-east of Efon-Alaaye2 hr round tripKnown for Holy Mary Statue.
- 4
Osogbo, Nigeria
Half-day tripAbout 50 min by car42 km west of Efon-Alaaye1 hr 40 min round trip - 5
Ile-Ife, Nigeria
Half-day tripAbout 50 min by car44 km south-west of Efon-Alaaye1 hr 40 min round trip - 6
Okene, Nigeria
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car145 km east of Efon-Alaaye4 hr 30 min round trip - 7
Ikare, Nigeria
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car93 km east of Efon-Alaaye2 hr 50 min round trip - 8
Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car33 km east of Efon-Alaaye1 hr 20 min round trip - 9
Ogbomoso, Nigeria
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car92 km north-west of Efon-Alaaye2 hr 50 min round trip - 10
Ondo, Nigeria
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car63 km south of Efon-Alaaye2 hr 30 min round trip - 11
Ijebu Ode, Nigeria
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car145 km south-west of Efon-Alaaye4 hr 30 min round trip - 12
Ilesa, Nigeria
Half-day tripAbout 30 min by car20 km west of Efon-Alaaye1 hr round trip - 13
Owo, Nigeria
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car89 km south-east of Efon-Alaaye2 hr 50 min round trip - 14
Iwo, Nigeria
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car82 km west of Efon-Alaaye2 hr 30 min round trip
A sample day trip: Efon-Alaaye to Ibadan
A realistic pace for Ibadan, 116 km from Efon-Alaaye. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 07:30Leave Efon-Alaaye
- 09:20Arrive in Ibadan (1 hr 50 min drive)
- 09:35Walk the centre of Ibadan
- 11:35Lunch
- 12:50Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Ibadan
- 15:20Head back to Efon-Alaaye
- 17:10Home in Efon-Alaaye
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Efon-Alaaye?
- The best day trips from Efon-Alaaye are Ibadan, Ilorin, Akure, Osogbo, Ile-Ife. The closest is Ilesa, about 30 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Efon-Alaaye?
- Ilesa is the closest, 20 km west of Efon-Alaaye, roughly 30 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Efon-Alaaye?
- 5 places are within about an hour's drive of Efon-Alaaye: Ilesa (30 min), Ado-Ekiti (40 min), Osogbo (50 min), Ile-Ife (50 min), Akure (1 hr).
- What is the biggest city near Efon-Alaaye for a day out?
- Ibadan is the largest city in day-trip range, 116 km west of Efon-Alaaye and about 1 hr 50 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Efon-Alaaye?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Ijebu Ode at 145 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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