Day trip from Arba Minch to Awasa
Awasa lies 153 km (95 mi) north-east of Arba Minch, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 153 km (95 mi) apart, Awasa is a realistic day trip from Arba Minch: about 2 h 30 min each way by road.
| Arba Minch | Awasa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ethiopia | Ethiopia |
| Population | 201,000 | 422,200 |
| Elevation | 1,269 m (4,163 ft) | 1,697 m (5,568 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Addis_Ababa) | UTC+3 (Africa/Addis_Ababa) |
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Staying in Awasa
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Common questions
How far is Awasa from Arba Minch?
153 km (95 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Arba Minch; by road roughly 187 km (116 mi).
How long does it take to get from Arba Minch to Awasa by road?
About 2 h 30 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Arba Minch and Awasa?
No, both are on Africa/Addis_Ababa 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.