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The 15 Best Day Trips from Okigwe

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 Okigwe, Nigeria, led by Port Harcourt, Onitsha, Aba. The closest is Umuahia, 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 Okigwe at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Port Harcourt123 km S1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Onitsha72 km NW1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Aba80 km S1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Enugu70 km N1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Owerri52 km SW1 hrHalf-day trip
Calabar145 km SE2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Uyo108 km SE1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Umuahia37 km SE45 minHalf-day trip
Ikot Ekpene82 km SE1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Atani70 km W1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Ugep81 km E1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Nnewi52 km NW1 hrHalf-day trip
Awka53 km NW1 hrHalf-day trip
Buguma133 km SW2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Abakaliki101 km NE1 hr 35 minFull-day trip

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

The best day trips from Okigwe

  1. 1

    Port Harcourt, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car123 km south of Okigwe3 hr 50 min round trip

    Known for Port Harcourt Zoo.

  2. 2

    Onitsha, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car72 km north-west of Okigwe2 hr 50 min round trip
  3. 3

    Aba, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car80 km south of Okigwe2 hr 30 min round trip
  4. 4

    Enugu, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car70 km north of Okigwe2 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for Aguagwa.

  5. 5

    Owerri, Nigeria

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car52 km south-west of Okigwe2 hr round trip
  6. 6

    Calabar, Nigeria

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car145 km south-east of Okigwe4 hr 30 min round trip
  7. 7

    Uyo, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car108 km south-east of Okigwe3 hr 20 min round trip
  8. 8

    Umuahia, Nigeria

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car37 km south-east of Okigwe1 hr 30 min round trip
  9. 9

    Ikot Ekpene, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car82 km south-east of Okigwe2 hr 30 min round trip
  10. 10

    Atani, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car70 km west of Okigwe2 hr 40 min round trip
  11. 11

    Ugep, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car81 km east of Okigwe2 hr 30 min round trip
  12. 12

    Nnewi, Nigeria

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car52 km north-west of Okigwe2 hr round trip
  13. 13

    Awka, Nigeria

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car53 km north-west of Okigwe2 hr round trip
  14. 14

    Buguma, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car133 km south-west of Okigwe4 hr 10 min round trip
  15. 15

    Abakaliki, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car101 km north-east of Okigwe3 hr 10 min round trip

A sample day trip: Okigwe to Port Harcourt

A realistic pace for Port Harcourt, 123 km from Okigwe. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Okigwe
  2. 09:25Arrive in Port Harcourt (1 hr 55 min drive)
  3. 09:40Port Harcourt Zoo
  4. 11:40Lunch
  5. 12:55Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Port Harcourt
  6. 15:25Head back to Okigwe
  7. 17:20Home in Okigwe

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Okigwe?
The best day trips from Okigwe are Port Harcourt, Onitsha, Aba, Enugu, Owerri. The closest is Umuahia, about 45 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Okigwe?
Umuahia is the closest, 37 km south-east of Okigwe, roughly 45 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Okigwe?
4 places are within about an hour's drive of Okigwe: Umuahia (45 min), Owerri (1 hr), Nnewi (1 hr), Awka (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Okigwe for a day out?
Port Harcourt is the largest city in day-trip range, 123 km south of Okigwe and about 1 hr 55 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Okigwe?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Calabar at 145 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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