Day trip from Cape Coast to Kumasi
Kumasi lies 181 km (112 mi) north of Cape Coast, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 181 km (112 mi) apart, Kumasi is a realistic day trip from Cape Coast: about 2 h 57 min each way by road.
| Cape Coast | Kumasi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ghana | Ghana |
| Population | 212,426 | 2.5 million |
| Elevation | 21 m (69 ft) | 270 m (886 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+0 (Africa/Accra) | UTC+0 (Africa/Accra) |
What to see in Kumasi
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Manhiya Palace Museum | 120,000 | — |
The busiest is Manhiya Palace Museum at 120,000 visitors. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Kumasi
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Staying in Kumasi
Our booking partner lists 160 places to stay in Kumasi. Of the 107 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (64), and 1 are five-star. Guests have left 1,641 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Kumasi
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Common questions
How far is Kumasi from Cape Coast?
181 km (112 mi) in a straight line, north of Cape Coast; by road roughly 221 km (137 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cape Coast to Kumasi by road?
About 2 h 57 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cape Coast and Kumasi?
No, both are on Africa/Accra at the moment.
Where can I stay in Kumasi?
Our booking partner lists 160 places to stay in Kumasi, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- 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.