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The 12 Best Day Trips from Ijebu Ode

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 Ijebu Ode, Nigeria, led by Lagos, Ibadan, Oyo. The closest is Ebute Ikorodu, 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 Ijebu Ode at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Lagos71 km SW1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Ibadan62 km N1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Oyo115 km N1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Abeokuta73 km NW1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Akure149 km E2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Agege68 km W1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Osogbo127 km NE2 hrFull-day trip
Ile-Ife102 km NE1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Ebute Ikorodu53 km SW1 hrHalf-day trip
Ondo106 km E1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Iseyin133 km N2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Ilesa128 km NE2 hrFull-day trip

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The best day trips from Ijebu Ode

  1. 1

    Lagos, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car71 km south-west of Ijebu Ode2 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for Apapa Amusement Park.

    Also nearby: Ajegunle, Lekki, Obalende.

  2. 2

    Ibadan, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car62 km north of Ijebu Ode2 hr 20 min round trip
  3. 3

    Oyo, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car115 km north of Ijebu Ode3 hr 40 min round trip
  4. 4

    Abeokuta, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car73 km north-west of Ijebu Ode2 hr 50 min round trip

    Known for Olumo Rock Tourist Complex.

  5. 5

    Akure, Nigeria

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car149 km east of Ijebu Ode4 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for Holy Mary Statue.

  6. 6

    Agege, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car68 km west of Ijebu Ode2 hr 40 min round trip
  7. 7

    Osogbo, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car127 km north-east of Ijebu Ode4 hr round trip
  8. 8

    Ile-Ife, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car102 km north-east of Ijebu Ode3 hr 10 min round trip
  9. 9

    Ebute Ikorodu, Nigeria

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car53 km south-west of Ijebu Ode2 hr round trip
  10. 10

    Ondo, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car106 km east of Ijebu Ode3 hr 20 min round trip
  11. 11

    Iseyin, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car133 km north of Ijebu Ode4 hr 10 min round trip
  12. 12

    Ilesa, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car128 km north-east of Ijebu Ode4 hr round trip

A sample day trip: Ijebu Ode to Lagos

A realistic pace for Lagos, 71 km from Ijebu Ode. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Ijebu Ode
  2. 09:50Arrive in Lagos (1 hr 20 min drive)
  3. 10:05Apapa Amusement Park
  4. 12:05Lunch
  5. 13:20Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Lagos
  6. 15:50Head back to Ijebu Ode
  7. 17:10Home in Ijebu Ode

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Ijebu Ode?
The best day trips from Ijebu Ode are Lagos, Ibadan, Oyo, Abeokuta, Akure. The closest is Ebute Ikorodu, about 1 hr away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Ijebu Ode?
Ebute Ikorodu is the closest, 53 km south-west of Ijebu Ode, roughly 1 hr by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Ijebu Ode?
One place is within about an hour's drive of Ijebu Ode: Ebute Ikorodu (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Ijebu Ode for a day out?
Lagos is the largest city in day-trip range, 71 km south-west of Ijebu Ode and about 1 hr 20 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Ijebu Ode?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Akure at 149 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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