Driving from Masaka to Kampala
Kampala lies 119 km (74 mi) north-east of Masaka, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 1 h 49 min without stops, over roughly 145 km (90 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Masaka | Kampala | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Uganda | Uganda |
| Population | 116,600 | 1.7 million |
| Elevation | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | 1,223 m (4,012 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Kampala) | UTC+3 (Africa/Kampala) |
Where to book car hire from Masaka to Kampala
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Staying in Kampala
Our booking partner lists 1,594+ places to stay in Kampala (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 582 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (371), and 15 are five-star. Across 64 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 19,154 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kampala from Masaka?
119 km (74 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Masaka; by road roughly 145 km (90 mi).
How long does it take to get from Masaka to Kampala by car?
About 1 h 49 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Masaka and Kampala?
No, both are on Africa/Kampala at the moment.
Where can I stay in Kampala?
Our booking partner lists 1,594+ places to stay in Kampala, bookable on this site.
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.