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The 14 Best Day Trips from Obuase

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

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There are 14 good day trips from Obuase, Ghana, led by Kumasi, Takoradi, Sekondi. The closest is Kumasi, 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 Obuase at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Kumasi54 km N1 hrHalf-day trip
Takoradi145 km S2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Sekondi141 km S2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Cape Coast131 km S2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Sekondi-Takoradi142 km S2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Twifu Praso67 km S1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Sunyani146 km NW2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Winneba149 km SE2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Ejura136 km N2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Akim Oda81 km E1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Swedru130 km SE2 hrFull-day trip
Mampong100 km N1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Suhum136 km E2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Tarkwa106 km S1 hr 40 minFull-day trip

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

The best day trips from Obuase

  1. 1

    Kumasi, Ghana

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car54 km north of Obuase2 hr round trip

    Known for Past Presidents of Ghana Wall Artwork.

    Also nearby: Tafo.

  2. 2

    Takoradi, Ghana

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car145 km south of Obuase4 hr 30 min round trip
  3. 3

    Sekondi, Ghana

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car141 km south of Obuase4 hr 20 min round trip
  4. 4

    Cape Coast, Ghana

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car131 km south of Obuase4 hr 10 min round trip
  5. 5

    Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car142 km south of Obuase4 hr 30 min round trip
  6. 6

    Twifu Praso, Ghana

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car67 km south of Obuase2 hr 30 min round trip
  7. 7

    Sunyani, Ghana

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car146 km north-west of Obuase4 hr 30 min round trip
  8. 8

    Winneba, Ghana

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car149 km south-east of Obuase4 hr 40 min round trip
  9. 9

    Ejura, Ghana

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car136 km north of Obuase4 hr 20 min round trip
  10. 10

    Akim Oda, Ghana

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car81 km east of Obuase2 hr 30 min round trip
  11. 11

    Swedru, Ghana

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car130 km south-east of Obuase4 hr round trip
  12. 12

    Mampong, Ghana

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car100 km north of Obuase3 hr 10 min round trip
  13. 13

    Suhum, Ghana

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car136 km east of Obuase4 hr 20 min round trip
  14. 14

    Tarkwa, Ghana

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car106 km south of Obuase3 hr 20 min round trip

A sample day trip: Obuase to Kumasi

A realistic pace for Kumasi, 54 km from Obuase. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Obuase
  2. 09:30Arrive in Kumasi (1 hr drive)
  3. 09:45Past Presidents of Ghana Wall Artwork
  4. 11:45Lunch
  5. 13:00Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Kumasi
  6. 15:30Head back to Obuase
  7. 16:30Home in Obuase

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Obuase?
The best day trips from Obuase are Kumasi, Takoradi, Sekondi, Cape Coast, Sekondi-Takoradi. The closest is Kumasi, about 1 hr away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Obuase?
Kumasi is the closest, 54 km north of Obuase, roughly 1 hr by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Obuase?
One place is within about an hour's drive of Obuase: Kumasi (1 hr).
How far is too far for a day trip from Obuase?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Winneba 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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