Day trip from Dakar to Thiès
Thiès lies 57 km (35 mi) east of Dakar, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 57 km (35 mi) apart, Thiès is a realistic day trip from Dakar: about 55 min each way by road.
| Dakar | Thiès | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Senegal | Senegal |
| Population | 2.6 million | 317,763 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 72 m (236 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+0 (Africa/Dakar) | UTC+0 (Africa/Dakar) |
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Staying in Thiès
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Common questions
How far is Thiès from Dakar?
57 km (35 mi) in a straight line, east of Dakar; by road roughly 69 km (43 mi).
How long does it take to get from Dakar to Thiès by road?
About 55 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dakar and Thiès?
No, both are on Africa/Dakar at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.