The 15 Best Day Trips from Iwo
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 Iwo, Nigeria, led by Ibadan, Ilorin, Oyo. The closest is Oyo, 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 Iwo at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ibadan | 42 km SW | 50 min | Half-day trip |
| Ilorin | 104 km N | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Oyo | 37 km NW | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Abeokuta | 107 km SW | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Akure | 119 km E | 1 hr 50 min | Full-day trip |
| Agege | 147 km SW | 2 hr 20 min | Long day or overnight |
| Osogbo | 44 km E | 50 min | Half-day trip |
| Ile-Ife | 45 km E | 50 min | Half-day trip |
| Ebute Ikorodu | 138 km SW | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Ado-Ekiti | 115 km E | 1 hr 50 min | Full-day trip |
| Ogbomoso | 56 km N | 1 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Ondo | 94 km SE | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Iseyin | 74 km NW | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Ijebu Ode | 95 km S | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Ilesa | 62 km E | 1 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Iwo
- 1
Ibadan, Nigeria
Half-day tripAbout 50 min by car42 km south-west of Iwo1 hr 40 min round trip - 2
Ilorin, Nigeria
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car104 km north of Iwo3 hr 20 min round trip - 3
Oyo, Nigeria
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car37 km north-west of Iwo1 hr 30 min round trip - 4
Abeokuta, Nigeria
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car107 km south-west of Iwo3 hr 20 min round tripKnown for Olumo Rock Tourist Complex.
- 5
Akure, Nigeria
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car119 km east of Iwo3 hr 40 min round tripKnown for Holy Mary Statue.
- 6
Agege, Nigeria
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car147 km south-west of Iwo4 hr 40 min round trip - 7
Osogbo, Nigeria
Half-day tripAbout 50 min by car44 km east of Iwo1 hr 40 min round trip - 8
Ile-Ife, Nigeria
Half-day tripAbout 50 min by car45 km east of Iwo1 hr 40 min round trip - 9
Ebute Ikorodu, Nigeria
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car138 km south-west of Iwo4 hr 20 min round trip - 10
Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car115 km east of Iwo3 hr 40 min round trip - 11
Ogbomoso, Nigeria
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 5 min by car56 km north of Iwo2 hr 10 min round trip - 12
Ondo, Nigeria
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car94 km south-east of Iwo3 hr round trip - 13
Iseyin, Nigeria
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car74 km north-west of Iwo2 hr 50 min round trip - 14
Ijebu Ode, Nigeria
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car95 km south of Iwo3 hr round trip - 15
Ilesa, Nigeria
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 10 min by car62 km east of Iwo2 hr 20 min round trip
A sample day trip: Iwo to Ibadan
A realistic pace for Ibadan, 42 km from Iwo. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave Iwo
- 09:20Arrive in Ibadan (50 min drive)
- 09:35Walk the centre of Ibadan
- 11:35Lunch
- 12:50Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Ibadan
- 15:20Head back to Iwo
- 16:10Home in Iwo
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Iwo?
- The best day trips from Iwo are Ibadan, Ilorin, Oyo, Abeokuta, Akure. The closest is Oyo, about 45 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Iwo?
- Oyo is the closest, 37 km north-west of Iwo, roughly 45 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Iwo?
- 4 places are within about an hour's drive of Iwo: Oyo (45 min), Ibadan (50 min), Osogbo (50 min), Ile-Ife (50 min).
- What is the biggest city near Iwo for a day out?
- Ibadan is the largest city in day-trip range, 42 km south-west of Iwo and about 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 Iwo?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Agege 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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