Driving from Dar es Salaam to Ifakara
Ifakara lies 320 km (199 mi) south-west of Dar es Salaam, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 4 h 53 min without stops, over roughly 391 km (243 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Dar es Salaam | Ifakara | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Tanzania | Tanzania |
| Population | 5.4 million | 205,843 |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) | 259 m (850 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam) | UTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam) |
Where to book car hire from Dar es Salaam to Ifakara
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Staying in Ifakara
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Common questions
How far is Ifakara from Dar es Salaam?
320 km (199 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Dar es Salaam; by road roughly 391 km (243 mi).
How long does it take to get from Dar es Salaam to Ifakara by car?
About 4 h 53 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dar es Salaam and Ifakara?
No, both are on Africa/Dar_es_Salaam at the moment.
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.