Day trip from Nakuru to Eldoret
Eldoret lies 128 km (80 mi) north-west of Nakuru, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 128 km (80 mi) apart, Eldoret is a realistic day trip from Nakuru: about 2 h 5 min each way by road.
| Nakuru | Eldoret | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Kenya | Kenya |
| Population | 570,674 | 475,716 |
| Elevation | 1,802 m (5,912 ft) | 2,095 m (6,873 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Nairobi) | UTC+3 (Africa/Nairobi) |
| Postal codes | 20100 | 30100 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Eldoret
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Staying in Eldoret
Our booking partner lists 209 places to stay in Eldoret. Of the 103 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (64). Across 11 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 2,192 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Eldoret from Nakuru?
128 km (80 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Nakuru; by road roughly 156 km (97 mi).
How long does it take to get from Nakuru to Eldoret 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 Nakuru and Eldoret?
No, both are on Africa/Nairobi at the moment.
Where can I stay in Eldoret?
Our booking partner lists 209 places to stay in Eldoret, 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.