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The 12 Best Day Trips from Ota

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

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There are 12 good day trips from Ota, Nigeria, led by Lagos, Ibadan, Abeokuta. The closest is Ikeja, about 25 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 Ota at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Lagos32 km SE35 minHalf-day trip
Ibadan107 km NE1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Abeokuta53 km N1 hrHalf-day trip
Cotonou97 km W1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Ebute Ikorodu30 km E35 minHalf-day trip
Abomey-Calavi100 km W1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Iseyin148 km N2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Ijebu Ode77 km E1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Ikeja16 km SE25 minHalf-day trip
Porto-Novo73 km W1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Godomè103 km W1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Iwo149 km NE2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight

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

The best day trips from Ota

  1. 1

    Lagos, Nigeria

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car32 km south-east of Ota1 hr 10 min round trip

    Known for Apapa Amusement Park.

    Also nearby: Ajegunle, Lekki, Obalende.

  2. 2

    Ibadan, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car107 km north-east of Ota3 hr 20 min round trip
  3. 3

    Abeokuta, Nigeria

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car53 km north of Ota2 hr round trip

    Known for Olumo Rock Tourist Complex.

  4. 4

    Cotonou, Benin

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car97 km west of Ota3 hr round trip
  5. 5

    Ebute Ikorodu, Nigeria

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car30 km east of Ota1 hr 10 min round trip
  6. 6

    Abomey-Calavi, Benin

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car100 km west of Ota3 hr 10 min round trip
  7. 7

    Iseyin, Nigeria

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car148 km north of Ota4 hr 40 min round trip
  8. 8

    Ijebu Ode, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car77 km east of Ota3 hr round trip
  9. 9

    Ikeja, Nigeria

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car16 km south-east of Ota50 min round trip
  10. 10

    Porto-Novo, Benin

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car73 km west of Ota2 hr 50 min round trip
  11. 11

    Godomè, Benin

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car103 km west of Ota3 hr 10 min round trip
  12. 12

    Iwo, Nigeria

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car149 km north-east of Ota4 hr 40 min round trip

A sample day trip: Ota to Lagos

A realistic pace for Lagos, 32 km from Ota. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Ota
  2. 09:05Arrive in Lagos (35 min drive)
  3. 09:20Apapa Amusement Park
  4. 11:20Lunch
  5. 12:35Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Lagos
  6. 15:05Head back to Ota
  7. 15:40Home in Ota

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Ota?
The best day trips from Ota are Lagos, Ibadan, Abeokuta, Cotonou, Ebute Ikorodu. The closest is Ikeja, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Ota?
Ikeja is the closest, 16 km south-east of Ota, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Ota?
4 places are within about an hour's drive of Ota: Ikeja (25 min), Ebute Ikorodu (35 min), Lagos (35 min), Abeokuta (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Ota for a day out?
Lagos is the largest city in day-trip range, 32 km south-east of Ota and about 35 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Ota?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Iwo 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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