Day trip from Freetown to Kenema
Kenema lies 235 km (146 mi) east of Freetown, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 235 km (146 mi) apart, Kenema is a realistic day trip from Freetown: about 3 h 49 min each way by road.
| Freetown | Kenema | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Sierra Leone | Sierra Leone |
| Population | 802,639 | 255,110 |
| Elevation | 38 m (125 ft) | 182 m (597 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+0 (Africa/Freetown) | UTC+0 (Africa/Freetown) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Kenema
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Staying in Kenema
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Common questions
How far is Kenema from Freetown?
235 km (146 mi) in a straight line, east of Freetown; by road roughly 287 km (178 mi).
How long does it take to get from Freetown to Kenema by road?
About 3 h 49 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Freetown and Kenema?
No, both are on Africa/Freetown 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.