The 15 Best Day Trips from Ilobu
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 Ilobu, Nigeria, led by Ibadan, Ilorin, Oyo. The closest is Ilesa, about 45 min by car, and 4 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Ilobu at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ibadan | 82 km SW | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Ilorin | 73 km N | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Oyo | 61 km W | 1 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Abeokuta | 147 km SW | 2 hr 20 min | Long day or overnight |
| Akure | 102 km SE | 1 hr 35 min | Full-day trip |
| Ile-Ife | 40 km S | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Ikare | 144 km E | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Ado-Ekiti | 84 km E | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Ogbomoso | 43 km NW | 50 min | Half-day trip |
| Ondo | 91 km SE | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Iseyin | 99 km W | 1 hr 35 min | Full-day trip |
| Ijebu Ode | 130 km SW | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Ilesa | 37 km SE | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Efon-Alaaye | 52 km SE | 1 hr | Half-day trip |
| Owo | 141 km SE | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Ilobu
- 1
Ibadan, Nigeria
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car82 km south-west of Ilobu2 hr 30 min round trip - 2
Ilorin, Nigeria
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car73 km north of Ilobu2 hr 50 min round trip - 3
Oyo, Nigeria
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 10 min by car61 km west of Ilobu2 hr 20 min round trip - 4
Abeokuta, Nigeria
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car147 km south-west of Ilobu4 hr 40 min round tripKnown for Olumo Rock Tourist Complex.
- 5
Akure, Nigeria
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car102 km south-east of Ilobu3 hr 10 min round tripKnown for Holy Mary Statue.
- 6
Ile-Ife, Nigeria
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car40 km south of Ilobu1 hr 30 min round trip - 7
Ikare, Nigeria
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car144 km east of Ilobu4 hr 30 min round trip - 8
Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car84 km east of Ilobu2 hr 40 min round trip - 9
Ogbomoso, Nigeria
Half-day tripAbout 50 min by car43 km north-west of Ilobu1 hr 40 min round trip - 10
Ondo, Nigeria
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car91 km south-east of Ilobu2 hr 50 min round trip - 11
Iseyin, Nigeria
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car99 km west of Ilobu3 hr 10 min round trip - 12
Ijebu Ode, Nigeria
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car130 km south-west of Ilobu4 hr round trip - 13
Ilesa, Nigeria
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car37 km south-east of Ilobu1 hr 30 min round trip - 14
Efon-Alaaye, Nigeria
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car52 km south-east of Ilobu2 hr round trip - 15
Owo, Nigeria
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car141 km south-east of Ilobu4 hr 20 min round trip
A sample day trip: Ilobu to Ibadan
A realistic pace for Ibadan, 82 km from Ilobu. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave Ilobu
- 09:45Arrive in Ibadan (1 hr 15 min drive)
- 10:00Walk the centre of Ibadan
- 12:00Lunch
- 13:15Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Ibadan
- 15:45Head back to Ilobu
- 17:00Home in Ilobu
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Ilobu?
- The best day trips from Ilobu are Ibadan, Ilorin, Oyo, Abeokuta, Akure. The closest is Ilesa, about 45 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Ilobu?
- Ilesa is the closest, 37 km south-east of Ilobu, roughly 45 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Ilobu?
- 4 places are within about an hour's drive of Ilobu: Ilesa (45 min), Ile-Ife (45 min), Ogbomoso (50 min), Efon-Alaaye (1 hr).
- What is the biggest city near Ilobu for a day out?
- Ibadan is the largest city in day-trip range, 82 km south-west of Ilobu and about 1 hr 15 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Ilobu?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Abeokuta 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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