Day trip from Jos to Azare
Azare lies 240 km (149 mi) north-east of Jos, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 240 km (149 mi) apart, Azare is a realistic day trip from Jos: about 3 h 55 min each way by road.
| Jos | Azare | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria | Nigeria |
| Population | 1 million | 105,687 |
| Elevation | 1,186 m (3,891 ft) | 413 m (1,355 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Azare
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Staying in Azare
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Common questions
How far is Azare from Jos?
240 km (149 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Jos; by road roughly 293 km (182 mi).
How long does it take to get from Jos to Azare by road?
About 3 h 55 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Jos and Azare?
No, both are on Africa/Lagos 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.