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The 11 Best Day Trips from Thiès

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

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There are 11 good day trips from Thiès, Senegal, led by Dakar, Pikine, Touba. The closest is Tivaouane, about 35 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 Thiès at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Dakar57 km W1 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Pikine50 km W1 hrHalf-day trip
Touba113 km E1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Kaolack116 km SE1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Rufisque38 km W45 minHalf-day trip
Mbour41 km S45 minHalf-day trip
Saint-Louis144 km N2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Diourbel75 km E1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Louga119 km NE1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Tivaouane22 km NE35 minHalf-day trip
Tiébo76 km E1 hr 30 minFull-day trip

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

The best day trips from Thiès

  1. 1

    Dakar, Senegal

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car57 km west of Thiès2 hr 10 min round trip

    Known for Cathédrale du Souvenir africain.

    Also nearby: Guédiawaye.

  2. 2

    Pikine, Senegal

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car50 km west of Thiès2 hr round trip

    Known for Leopold Sédar Senghor regarde sa maison.

    Also nearby: Rufisque est.

  3. 3

    Touba, Senegal

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car113 km east of Thiès3 hr 30 min round trip

    Also nearby: Mbaké, Keur Médoune.

  4. 4

    Kaolack, Senegal

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car116 km south-east of Thiès3 hr 40 min round trip
  5. 5

    Rufisque, Senegal

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car38 km west of Thiès1 hr 30 min round trip
  6. 6

    Mbour, Senegal

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car41 km south of Thiès1 hr 30 min round trip
  7. 7

    Saint-Louis, Senegal

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car144 km north of Thiès4 hr 30 min round trip
  8. 8

    Diourbel, Senegal

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car75 km east of Thiès2 hr 50 min round trip
  9. 9

    Louga, Senegal

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car119 km north-east of Thiès3 hr 40 min round trip
  10. 10

    Tivaouane, Senegal

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car22 km north-east of Thiès1 hr 10 min round trip
  11. 11

    Tiébo, Senegal

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car76 km east of Thiès3 hr round trip

A sample day trip: Thiès to Dakar

A realistic pace for Dakar, 57 km from Thiès. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Thiès
  2. 09:35Arrive in Dakar (1 hr 5 min drive)
  3. 09:50Cathédrale du Souvenir africain
  4. 11:50Lunch
  5. 13:05Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Dakar
  6. 15:35Head back to Thiès
  7. 16:40Home in Thiès

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Thiès?
The best day trips from Thiès are Dakar, Pikine, Touba, Kaolack, Rufisque. The closest is Tivaouane, about 35 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Thiès?
Tivaouane is the closest, 22 km north-east of Thiès, roughly 35 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Thiès?
4 places are within about an hour's drive of Thiès: Tivaouane (35 min), Rufisque (45 min), Mbour (45 min), Pikine (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Thiès for a day out?
Dakar is the largest city in day-trip range, 57 km west of Thiès and about 1 hr 5 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Thiès?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Saint-Louis at 144 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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