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The 11 Best Day Trips from Yenagoa

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 Yenagoa, Nigeria, led by Port Harcourt, Onitsha, Aba. The closest is Buguma, about 1 hr 20 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Yenagoa at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Port Harcourt84 km E1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Onitsha148 km NE2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Aba123 km E1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Warri87 km NW1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Owerri105 km NE1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Sapele126 km NW2 hrFull-day trip
Atani132 km NE2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Buguma69 km E1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Ihiala122 km NE1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Ughelli69 km NW1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Ozubulu132 km NE2 hr 5 minFull-day trip

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The best day trips from Yenagoa

  1. 1

    Port Harcourt, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car84 km east of Yenagoa2 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for Port Harcourt Zoo.

    Also nearby: Okrika.

  2. 2

    Onitsha, Nigeria

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car148 km north-east of Yenagoa4 hr 40 min round trip

    Also nearby: Nnewi, Nkpor, Igbo-Ukwu.

  3. 3

    Aba, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car123 km east of Yenagoa3 hr 50 min round trip
  4. 4

    Warri, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car87 km north-west of Yenagoa2 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for Evuovo Social Center.

  5. 5

    Owerri, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car105 km north-east of Yenagoa3 hr 20 min round trip
  6. 6

    Sapele, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car126 km north-west of Yenagoa4 hr round trip
  7. 7

    Atani, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car132 km north-east of Yenagoa4 hr 10 min round trip
  8. 8

    Buguma, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car69 km east of Yenagoa2 hr 40 min round trip
  9. 9

    Ihiala, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car122 km north-east of Yenagoa3 hr 50 min round trip
  10. 10

    Ughelli, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car69 km north-west of Yenagoa2 hr 40 min round trip
  11. 11

    Ozubulu, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car132 km north-east of Yenagoa4 hr 10 min round trip

A sample day trip: Yenagoa to Port Harcourt

A realistic pace for Port Harcourt, 84 km from Yenagoa. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Yenagoa
  2. 09:50Arrive in Port Harcourt (1 hr 20 min drive)
  3. 10:05Port Harcourt Zoo
  4. 12:05Lunch
  5. 13:20Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Port Harcourt
  6. 15:50Head back to Yenagoa
  7. 17:10Home in Yenagoa

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Yenagoa?
The best day trips from Yenagoa are Port Harcourt, Onitsha, Aba, Warri, Owerri. The closest is Buguma, about 1 hr 20 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Yenagoa?
Buguma is the closest, 69 km east of Yenagoa, roughly 1 hr 20 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
What is the biggest city near Yenagoa for a day out?
Port Harcourt is the largest city in day-trip range, 84 km east of Yenagoa and about 1 hr 20 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Yenagoa?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Onitsha at 148 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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