Day trip from Makurdi to Jos
Jos lies 247 km (154 mi) north of Makurdi, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 247 km (154 mi) apart, Jos is a realistic day trip from Makurdi: about 4 h 1 min each way by road.
| Makurdi | Jos | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria | Nigeria |
| Population | 390,000 | 1 million |
| Elevation | 92 m (302 ft) | 1,186 m (3,891 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Jos
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Staying in Jos
Our booking partner lists 39 places to stay in Jos. Of the 37 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (27), and 1 are five-star. Guests have left 11 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Jos
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Common questions
How far is Jos from Makurdi?
247 km (154 mi) in a straight line, north of Makurdi; by road roughly 302 km (188 mi).
How long does it take to get from Makurdi to Jos by road?
About 4 h 1 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Makurdi and Jos?
No, both are on Africa/Lagos at the moment.
Where can I stay in Jos?
Our booking partner lists 39 places to stay in Jos, 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 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.