Day trip from Dakar to Saint-Louis
Saint-Louis lies 179 km (111 mi) north-east of Dakar, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 179 km (111 mi) apart, Saint-Louis is a realistic day trip from Dakar: about 2 h 55 min each way by road.
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| Dakar | Saint-Louis | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Senegal | Senegal |
| Population | 2.6 million | 254,171 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+0 (Africa/Dakar) | UTC+0 (Africa/Dakar) |
What to see in Saint-Louis
UNESCO World Heritage in the city: Island of Saint-Louis.
Where to book tours and tickets in Saint-Louis
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Staying in Saint-Louis
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Common questions
How far is Saint-Louis from Dakar?
179 km (111 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Dakar; by road roughly 219 km (136 mi).
How long does it take to get from Dakar to Saint-Louis by road?
About 2 h 55 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dakar and Saint-Louis?
No, both are on Africa/Dakar 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 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.