Day trip from Louga to Dakar
Dakar lies 166 km (103 mi) south-west of Louga, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 166 km (103 mi) apart, Dakar is a realistic day trip from Louga: about 2 h 42 min each way by road.
| Louga | Dakar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Senegal | Senegal |
| Population | 113,365 | 2.6 million |
| Elevation | 42 m (138 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+0 (Africa/Dakar) | UTC+0 (Africa/Dakar) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Dakar
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Staying in Dakar
Our booking partner lists 967 places to stay in Dakar. Of the 341 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (177), and 8 are five-star. Across 58 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 15,024 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Dakar
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Common questions
How far is Dakar from Louga?
166 km (103 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Louga; by road roughly 203 km (126 mi).
How long does it take to get from Louga to Dakar by road?
About 2 h 42 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Louga and Dakar?
No, both are on Africa/Dakar at the moment.
Where can I stay in Dakar?
Our booking partner lists 967 places to stay in Dakar, bookable on this site.
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.