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The 12 Best Day Trips from Ibadan

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

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There are 12 good day trips from Ibadan, Nigeria, led by Lagos, Ilorin, Oyo. The closest is Oyo, 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 Ibadan at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Lagos117 km SW1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Ilorin143 km NE2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Oyo53 km N1 hrHalf-day trip
Abeokuta67 km W1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Akure143 km E2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Osogbo84 km NE1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Ile-Ife73 km E1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Ebute Ikorodu98 km SW1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Ado-Ekiti148 km E2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Ogbomoso92 km NE1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Ondo107 km E1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Iseyin74 km NW1 hr 25 minFull-day trip

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

The best day trips from Ibadan

  1. 1

    Lagos, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car117 km south-west of Ibadan3 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for Apapa Amusement Park.

    Also nearby: Agege, Ajegunle, Lekki.

  2. 2

    Ilorin, Nigeria

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car143 km north-east of Ibadan4 hr 30 min round trip
  3. 3

    Oyo, Nigeria

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car53 km north of Ibadan2 hr round trip
  4. 4

    Abeokuta, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car67 km west of Ibadan2 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for Olumo Rock Tourist Complex.

  5. 5

    Akure, Nigeria

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car143 km east of Ibadan4 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for Holy Mary Statue.

  6. 6

    Osogbo, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car84 km north-east of Ibadan2 hr 40 min round trip
  7. 7

    Ile-Ife, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car73 km east of Ibadan2 hr 50 min round trip
  8. 8

    Ebute Ikorodu, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car98 km south-west of Ibadan3 hr round trip
  9. 9

    Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car148 km east of Ibadan4 hr 40 min round trip
  10. 10

    Ogbomoso, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car92 km north-east of Ibadan2 hr 50 min round trip
  11. 11

    Ondo, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car107 km east of Ibadan3 hr 20 min round trip
  12. 12

    Iseyin, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car74 km north-west of Ibadan2 hr 50 min round trip

A sample day trip: Ibadan to Lagos

A realistic pace for Lagos, 117 km from Ibadan. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Ibadan
  2. 09:20Arrive in Lagos (1 hr 50 min drive)
  3. 09:35Apapa Amusement Park
  4. 11:35Lunch
  5. 12:50Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Lagos
  6. 15:20Head back to Ibadan
  7. 17:10Home in Ibadan

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Ibadan?
The best day trips from Ibadan are Lagos, Ilorin, Oyo, Abeokuta, Akure. The closest is Oyo, about 1 hr away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Ibadan?
Oyo is the closest, 53 km north of Ibadan, roughly 1 hr by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Ibadan?
One place is within about an hour's drive of Ibadan: Oyo (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Ibadan for a day out?
Lagos is the largest city in day-trip range, 117 km south-west of Ibadan 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 Ibadan?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Ado-Ekiti at 148 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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