Day trip from Ibadan to Lagos
Lagos lies 117 km (73 mi) south-west of Ibadan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 117 km (73 mi) apart, Lagos is a realistic day trip from Ibadan: about 1 h 54 min each way by road.
| Ibadan | Lagos | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria | Nigeria |
| Population | 3.6 million | 15.4 million |
| Elevation | 181 m (594 ft) | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Lagos
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Staying in Lagos
Our booking partner lists 1,631+ places to stay in Lagos (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 907 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (582), and 27 are five-star. Across 76 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.8 out of 10. Guests have left 22,282 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Lagos from Ibadan?
117 km (73 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Ibadan; by road roughly 143 km (89 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ibadan to Lagos by road?
About 1 h 54 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ibadan and Lagos?
No, both are on Africa/Lagos at the moment.
Where can I stay in Lagos?
Our booking partner lists 1,631+ places to stay in Lagos, bookable on this site.
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.