Day trip from Ruiru to Kikuyu
Kikuyu lies 35 km (22 mi) west of Ruiru, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 35 km (22 mi) apart, Kikuyu is a realistic day trip from Ruiru: about 34 min each way by road.
| Ruiru | Kikuyu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Kenya | Kenya |
| Population | 490,120 | 323,881 |
| Elevation | 1,531 m (5,023 ft) | 2,047 m (6,716 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Nairobi) | UTC+3 (Africa/Nairobi) |
| Postal codes | 00232 | 00902 |
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Staying in Kikuyu
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Common questions
How far is Kikuyu from Ruiru?
35 km (22 mi) in a straight line, west of Ruiru; by road roughly 43 km (26 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ruiru to Kikuyu by road?
About 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ruiru and Kikuyu?
No, both are on Africa/Nairobi 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.