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The 15 Best Day Trips from Yamoussoukro

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 Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast, led by Bouaké, Daloa, Gagnoa. The closest is Toumodi, about 45 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 Yamoussoukro at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Bouaké101 km N1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Daloa130 km W2 hrFull-day trip
Gagnoa107 km SW1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Sinfra74 km W1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Divo110 km S1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Bonon86 km W1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Bouaflé55 km W1 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Daoukro147 km E2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Vavoua146 km NW2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Dimbokro66 km E1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Issia149 km W2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Oumé51 km S1 hrHalf-day trip
Toumodi41 km SE45 minHalf-day trip
Zuénoula109 km NW1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Diégonéfla68 km SW1 hr 20 minFull-day trip

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The best day trips from Yamoussoukro

  1. 1

    Bouaké, Ivory Coast

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car101 km north of Yamoussoukro3 hr 10 min round trip

    Known for Centre de poterie de Tanou Sakassou.

  2. 2

    Daloa, Ivory Coast

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car130 km west of Yamoussoukro4 hr round trip
  3. 3

    Gagnoa, Ivory Coast

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car107 km south-west of Yamoussoukro3 hr 20 min round trip
  4. 4

    Sinfra, Ivory Coast

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car74 km west of Yamoussoukro2 hr 50 min round trip
  5. 5

    Divo, Ivory Coast

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car110 km south of Yamoussoukro3 hr 30 min round trip
  6. 6

    Bonon, Ivory Coast

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car86 km west of Yamoussoukro2 hr 40 min round trip
  7. 7

    Bouaflé, Ivory Coast

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car55 km west of Yamoussoukro2 hr 10 min round trip
  8. 8

    Daoukro, Ivory Coast

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car147 km east of Yamoussoukro4 hr 40 min round trip
  9. 9

    Vavoua, Ivory Coast

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car146 km north-west of Yamoussoukro4 hr 30 min round trip
  10. 10

    Dimbokro, Ivory Coast

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car66 km east of Yamoussoukro2 hr 30 min round trip
  11. 11

    Issia, Ivory Coast

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car149 km west of Yamoussoukro4 hr 40 min round trip
  12. 12

    Oumé, Ivory Coast

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car51 km south of Yamoussoukro2 hr round trip
  13. 13

    Toumodi, Ivory Coast

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car41 km south-east of Yamoussoukro1 hr 30 min round trip
  14. 14

    Zuénoula, Ivory Coast

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car109 km north-west of Yamoussoukro3 hr 20 min round trip
  15. 15

    Diégonéfla, Ivory Coast

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car68 km south-west of Yamoussoukro2 hr 40 min round trip

A sample day trip: Yamoussoukro to Bouaké

A realistic pace for Bouaké, 101 km from Yamoussoukro. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Yamoussoukro
  2. 09:05Arrive in Bouaké (1 hr 35 min drive)
  3. 09:20Centre de poterie de Tanou Sakassou
  4. 11:20Lunch
  5. 12:35Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Bouaké
  6. 15:05Head back to Yamoussoukro
  7. 16:40Home in Yamoussoukro

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Yamoussoukro?
The best day trips from Yamoussoukro are Bouaké, Daloa, Gagnoa, Sinfra, Divo. The closest is Toumodi, about 45 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Yamoussoukro?
Toumodi is the closest, 41 km south-east of Yamoussoukro, roughly 45 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Yamoussoukro?
2 places are within about an hour's drive of Yamoussoukro: Toumodi (45 min), Oumé (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Yamoussoukro for a day out?
Bouaké is the largest city in day-trip range, 101 km north of Yamoussoukro and about 1 hr 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 Yamoussoukro?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Issia 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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