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The 15 Best Day Trips from Shomolu

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 Shomolu, Nigeria, led by Ibadan, Abeokuta, Cotonou. The closest is Lekki, about 25 min by car, and 5 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Shomolu at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Ibadan110 km NE1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Abeokuta69 km N1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Cotonou107 km W1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Lekki15 km SE25 minHalf-day trip
Abomey-Calavi113 km W1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Ijebu Ode68 km NE1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Porto-Novo85 km W1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Godomè115 km W1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Ota23 km NW35 minHalf-day trip
Ikire129 km NE2 hrFull-day trip
Shagamu46 km NE55 minHalf-day trip
Irewe29 km SW45 minHalf-day trip
Modakeke136 km NE2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Ijebu-Igbo84 km NE1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Alasia24 km W35 minHalf-day trip

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

The best day trips from Shomolu

  1. 1

    Ibadan, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car110 km north-east of Shomolu3 hr 30 min round trip
  2. 2

    Abeokuta, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car69 km north of Shomolu2 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for Olumo Rock Tourist Complex.

  3. 3

    Cotonou, Benin

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car107 km west of Shomolu3 hr 20 min round trip
  4. 4

    Lekki, Nigeria

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car15 km south-east of Shomolu50 min round trip
  5. 5

    Abomey-Calavi, Benin

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car113 km west of Shomolu3 hr 30 min round trip
  6. 6

    Ijebu Ode, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car68 km north-east of Shomolu2 hr 40 min round trip
  7. 7

    Porto-Novo, Benin

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car85 km west of Shomolu2 hr 40 min round trip
  8. 8

    Godomè, Benin

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car115 km west of Shomolu3 hr 40 min round trip
  9. 9

    Ota, Nigeria

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car23 km north-west of Shomolu1 hr 10 min round trip
  10. 10

    Ikire, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car129 km north-east of Shomolu4 hr round trip
  11. 11

    Shagamu, Nigeria

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car46 km north-east of Shomolu1 hr 50 min round trip
  12. 12

    Irewe, Nigeria

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car29 km south-west of Shomolu1 hr 30 min round trip
  13. 13

    Modakeke, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car136 km north-east of Shomolu4 hr 20 min round trip
  14. 14

    Ijebu-Igbo, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car84 km north-east of Shomolu2 hr 40 min round trip
  15. 15

    Alasia, Nigeria

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car24 km west of Shomolu1 hr 10 min round trip

A sample day trip: Shomolu to Ibadan

A realistic pace for Ibadan, 110 km from Shomolu. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Shomolu
  2. 09:15Arrive in Ibadan (1 hr 45 min drive)
  3. 09:30Walk the centre of Ibadan
  4. 11:30Lunch
  5. 12:45Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Ibadan
  6. 15:15Head back to Shomolu
  7. 17:00Home in Shomolu

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Shomolu?
The best day trips from Shomolu are Ibadan, Abeokuta, Cotonou, Lekki, Abomey-Calavi. The closest is Lekki, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Shomolu?
Lekki is the closest, 15 km south-east of Shomolu, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Shomolu?
5 places are within about an hour's drive of Shomolu: Lekki (25 min), Ota (35 min), Alasia (35 min), Irewe (45 min), Shagamu (55 min).
What is the biggest city near Shomolu for a day out?
Ibadan is the largest city in day-trip range, 110 km north-east of Shomolu and about 1 hr 45 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Shomolu?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Modakeke at 136 km, around 2 hr 10 min by car.

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