The 14 Best Day Trips from Ondo

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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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.

Built from 14 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Ondo

  1. 1

    Ibadan, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car107 km west of Ondo
  2. 2

    Benin City, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car121 km south-east of Ondo

    Known for AREA GULY NPDC BENIN.

  3. 3

    Oyo, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car131 km north-west of Ondo
  4. 4

    Akure, Nigeria

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car43 km north-east of Ondo

    Known for Holy Mary Statue.

  5. 5

    Osogbo, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car81 km north of Ondo
  6. 6

    Ile-Ife, Nigeria

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car53 km north-west of Ondo
  7. 7

    Ikare, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car112 km north-east of Ondo
  8. 8

    Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car73 km north-east of Ondo
  9. 9

    Ogbomoso, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car133 km north-west of Ondo
  10. 10

    Ilesa, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car60 km north of Ondo
  11. 11

    Efon-Alaaye, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car63 km north of Ondo
  12. 12

    Owo, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car84 km east of Ondo
  13. 13

    Iwo, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car94 km north-west of Ondo
  14. 14

    Ikire, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car78 km north-west of Ondo

A sample day: Ondo to Ibadan

  1. 07:30Leave Ondo
  2. 09:10Arrive in Ibadan (1 hr 40 min drive)
  3. 09:25Walk the centre of Ibadan
  4. 11:25Lunch
  5. 12:40Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Ibadan
  6. 15:10Head back to Ondo
  7. 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.
Where can I go for a weekend from Ondo?
For a weekend away from Ondo, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Ogbomoso (133 km, 2 hr 5 min), Oyo (131 km, 2 hr 5 min), Benin City (121 km, 1 hr 55 min), Ikare (112 km, 1 hr 45 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
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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