Day trip from Benin City to Ota
Ota lies 267 km (166 mi) west of Benin City, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 267 km (166 mi) apart, Ota is a realistic day trip from Benin City: about 4 h 21 min each way by road.
| Benin City | Ota | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria | Nigeria |
| Population | 1.8 million | 251,546 |
| Elevation | 88 m (289 ft) | 64 m (210 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Ota
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Staying in Ota
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Common questions
How far is Ota from Benin City?
267 km (166 mi) in a straight line, west of Benin City; by road roughly 326 km (203 mi).
How long does it take to get from Benin City to Ota by road?
About 4 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Benin City and Ota?
No, both are on Africa/Lagos at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.