Day trip from Nakuru to Nairobi
Nairobi lies 136 km (85 mi) south-east of Nakuru, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 136 km (85 mi) apart, Nairobi is a realistic day trip from Nakuru: about 2 h 13 min each way by road.
| Nakuru | Nairobi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Kenya | Kenya |
| Population | 570,674 | 4.4 million |
| Elevation | 1,802 m (5,912 ft) | 1,684 m (5,525 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Nairobi) | UTC+3 (Africa/Nairobi) |
What to see in Nairobi
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Nairobi National Museum | 347,500 | — |
The busiest is Nairobi National Museum at 347,500 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 Nairobi
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Staying in Nairobi
Our booking partner lists 4,671+ places to stay in Nairobi (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 481 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (264), and 34 are five-star. Across 239 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 104,135 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Nairobi from Nakuru?
136 km (85 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Nakuru; by road roughly 167 km (103 mi).
How long does it take to get from Nakuru to Nairobi by road?
About 2 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Nakuru and Nairobi?
No, both are on Africa/Nairobi at the moment.
Where can I stay in Nairobi?
Our booking partner lists 4,671+ places to stay in Nairobi, 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.