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The 15 Best Day Trips from Ikare

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

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There are 15 good day trips from Ikare, Nigeria, led by Benin City, Akure, Osogbo. The closest is Ise-Ekiti, about 45 min by car, and 3 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Ikare at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Benin City133 km S2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Akure69 km SW1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Osogbo135 km W2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Ile-Ife132 km W2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Okene53 km E1 hrHalf-day trip
Ado-Ekiti60 km W1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Ondo112 km SW1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Ilesa112 km W1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Efon-Alaaye93 km W1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Owo41 km SW45 minHalf-day trip
Ise-Ekiti37 km W45 minHalf-day trip
Ila Orangun108 km NW1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Ijero-Ekiti82 km NW1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Ede147 km W2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Ikirun127 km W2 hrFull-day trip

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

The best day trips from Ikare

  1. 1

    Benin City, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car133 km south of Ikare4 hr 10 min round trip

    Known for AREA GULY NPDC BENIN.

  2. 2

    Akure, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car69 km south-west of Ikare2 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for Holy Mary Statue.

  3. 3

    Osogbo, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car135 km west of Ikare4 hr 10 min round trip
  4. 4

    Ile-Ife, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car132 km west of Ikare4 hr 10 min round trip
  5. 5

    Okene, Nigeria

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car53 km east of Ikare2 hr round trip
  6. 6

    Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car60 km west of Ikare2 hr 20 min round trip
  7. 7

    Ondo, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car112 km south-west of Ikare3 hr 30 min round trip
  8. 8

    Ilesa, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car112 km west of Ikare3 hr 30 min round trip
  9. 9

    Efon-Alaaye, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car93 km west of Ikare2 hr 50 min round trip
  10. 10

    Owo, Nigeria

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car41 km south-west of Ikare1 hr 30 min round trip
  11. 11

    Ise-Ekiti, Nigeria

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car37 km west of Ikare1 hr 30 min round trip
  12. 12

    Ila Orangun, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car108 km north-west of Ikare3 hr 20 min round trip
  13. 13

    Ijero-Ekiti, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car82 km north-west of Ikare2 hr 30 min round trip
  14. 14

    Ede, Nigeria

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car147 km west of Ikare4 hr 40 min round trip
  15. 15

    Ikirun, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car127 km west of Ikare4 hr round trip

A sample day trip: Ikare to Benin City

A realistic pace for Benin City, 133 km from Ikare. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Ikare
  2. 09:35Arrive in Benin City (2 hr 5 min drive)
  3. 09:50AREA GULY NPDC BENIN
  4. 11:50Lunch
  5. 13:05Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Benin City
  6. 15:35Head back to Ikare
  7. 17:40Home in Ikare

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Ikare?
The best day trips from Ikare are Benin City, Akure, Osogbo, Ile-Ife, Okene. The closest is Ise-Ekiti, about 45 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Ikare?
Ise-Ekiti is the closest, 37 km west of Ikare, roughly 45 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Ikare?
3 places are within about an hour's drive of Ikare: Ise-Ekiti (45 min), Owo (45 min), Okene (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Ikare for a day out?
Benin City is the largest city in day-trip range, 133 km south of Ikare and about 2 hr 5 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Ikare?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Ede at 147 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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