Day trip from Kiambu to Nakuru
Nakuru lies 128 km (80 mi) north-west of Kiambu, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 128 km (80 mi) apart, Nakuru is a realistic day trip from Kiambu: about 2 h 5 min each way by road.
| Kiambu | Nakuru | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Kenya | Kenya |
| Population | 147,870 | 570,674 |
| Elevation | 1,683 m (5,522 ft) | 1,802 m (5,912 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Nairobi) | UTC+3 (Africa/Nairobi) |
| Postal codes | 00900 | 20100 |
What to see in Nakuru
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Hyrax Hill Prehistoric Site and Museum | 2,011 | — |
The busiest is Hyrax Hill Prehistoric Site and Museum at 2,011 visitors. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Nakuru
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Staying in Nakuru
Our booking partner lists 550 places to stay in Nakuru. Of the 282 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (156), and 3 are five-star. Across 25 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 4,499 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Nakuru
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Common questions
How far is Nakuru from Kiambu?
128 km (80 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Kiambu; by road roughly 156 km (97 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kiambu to Nakuru by road?
About 2 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kiambu and Nakuru?
No, both are on Africa/Nairobi at the moment.
Where can I stay in Nakuru?
Our booking partner lists 550 places to stay in Nakuru, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- 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.