The 13 Best Day Trips from Ikeja

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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There are 13 good day trips from Ikeja, Nigeria, led by Lagos, Ibadan, Abeokuta. The closest is Ebute Ikorodu, about 25 min by car, and 5 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 13 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Ikeja

  1. 1

    Lagos, Nigeria

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car17 km south of Ikeja

    Known for Apapa Amusement Park.

  2. 2

    Ibadan, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car107 km north-east of Ikeja
  3. 3

    Abeokuta, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car62 km north of Ikeja

    Known for Olumo Rock Tourist Complex.

  4. 4

    Cotonou, Benin

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car105 km west of Ikeja
  5. 5

    Ebute Ikorodu, Nigeria

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car16 km east of Ikeja
  6. 6

    Lekki, Nigeria

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car22 km south-east of Ikeja
  7. 7

    Abomey-Calavi, Benin

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car110 km west of Ikeja
  8. 8

    Ijebu Ode, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car68 km east of Ikeja
  9. 9

    Obalende, Nigeria

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car18 km south-east of Ikeja
  10. 10

    Porto-Novo, Benin

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car82 km west of Ikeja
  11. 11

    Godomè, Benin

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car112 km west of Ikeja
  12. 12

    Ota, Nigeria

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car16 km north-west of Ikeja
  13. 13

    Iwo, Nigeria

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car148 km north-east of Ikeja

A sample day: Ikeja to Lagos

  1. 08:30Leave Ikeja
  2. 08:55Arrive in Lagos (25 min drive)
  3. 09:10Apapa Amusement Park
  4. 11:10Lunch
  5. 12:25Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Lagos
  6. 14:55Head back to Ikeja
  7. 15:20Home in Ikeja

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Ikeja?
The best day trips from Ikeja are Lagos, Ibadan, Abeokuta, Cotonou, Ebute Ikorodu. The closest is Ebute Ikorodu, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Ikeja?
Ebute Ikorodu is the closest, 16 km east of Ikeja, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Ikeja?
5 places are within about an hour's drive of Ikeja: Ebute Ikorodu (25 min), Ota (25 min), Lagos (25 min), Obalende (25 min), Lekki (35 min).
What is the biggest city near Ikeja for a day out?
Lagos is the largest city in day-trip range, 17 km south of Ikeja and about 25 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
Where can I go for a weekend from Ikeja?
For a weekend away from Ikeja, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Iwo (148 km, 2 hr 20 min), Godomè (112 km, 1 hr 45 min), Abomey-Calavi (110 km, 1 hr 45 min), Ibadan (107 km, 1 hr 40 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Ikeja?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Iwo 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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