The 14 Best Day Trips from Ondo
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 Ondo, Nigeria, led by Ibadan, Benin City, Oyo. The closest is Akure, about 50 min by car, and 2 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Ondo at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ibadan | 107 km W | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Benin City | 121 km SE | 1 hr 55 min | Full-day trip |
| Oyo | 131 km NW | 2 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Akure | 43 km NE | 50 min | Half-day trip |
| Osogbo | 81 km N | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Ile-Ife | 53 km NW | 1 hr | Half-day trip |
| Ikare | 112 km NE | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
| Ado-Ekiti | 73 km NE | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Ogbomoso | 133 km NW | 2 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Ilesa | 60 km N | 1 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Efon-Alaaye | 63 km N | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Owo | 84 km E | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Iwo | 94 km NW | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Ikire | 78 km NW | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Ondo
- 1
Ibadan, Nigeria
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car107 km west of Ondo3 hr 20 min round tripAlso nearby: Ijebu Ode.
- 2
Benin City, Nigeria
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car121 km south-east of Ondo3 hr 50 min round tripKnown for AREA GULY NPDC BENIN.
- 3
Oyo, Nigeria
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car131 km north-west of Ondo4 hr 10 min round trip - 4
Akure, Nigeria
Half-day tripAbout 50 min by car43 km north-east of Ondo1 hr 40 min round tripKnown for Holy Mary Statue.
- 5
Osogbo, Nigeria
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car81 km north of Ondo2 hr 30 min round trip - 6
Ile-Ife, Nigeria
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car53 km north-west of Ondo2 hr round trip - 7
Ikare, Nigeria
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car112 km north-east of Ondo3 hr 30 min round trip - 8
Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car73 km north-east of Ondo2 hr 50 min round trip - 9
Ogbomoso, Nigeria
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car133 km north-west of Ondo4 hr 10 min round trip - 10
Ilesa, Nigeria
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 10 min by car60 km north of Ondo2 hr 20 min round trip - 11
Efon-Alaaye, Nigeria
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car63 km north of Ondo2 hr 30 min round trip - 12
Owo, Nigeria
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car84 km east of Ondo2 hr 40 min round trip - 13
Iwo, Nigeria
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car94 km north-west of Ondo3 hr round trip - 14
Ikire, Nigeria
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car78 km north-west of Ondo3 hr round trip
A sample day trip: Ondo to Ibadan
A realistic pace for Ibadan, 107 km from Ondo. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 07:30Leave Ondo
- 09:10Arrive in Ibadan (1 hr 40 min drive)
- 09:25Walk the centre of Ibadan
- 11:25Lunch
- 12:40Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Ibadan
- 15:10Head back to Ondo
- 16:50Home in Ondo
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Ondo?
- The best day trips from Ondo are Ibadan, Benin City, Oyo, Akure, Osogbo. The closest is Akure, about 50 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Ondo?
- Akure is the closest, 43 km north-east of Ondo, roughly 50 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Ondo?
- 2 places are within about an hour's drive of Ondo: Akure (50 min), Ile-Ife (1 hr).
- What is the biggest city near Ondo for a day out?
- Ibadan is the largest city in day-trip range, 107 km west of Ondo and about 1 hr 40 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Ondo?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Ogbomoso at 133 km, around 2 hr 5 min by car.
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