Day trip from Ruiru to Kisii
Kisii lies 249 km (155 mi) west of Ruiru, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 249 km (155 mi) apart, Kisii is a realistic day trip from Ruiru: about 4 h 3 min each way by road.
| Ruiru | Kisii | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Kenya | Kenya |
| Population | 490,120 | 112,417 |
| Elevation | 1,531 m (5,023 ft) | 1,686 m (5,531 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Nairobi) | UTC+3 (Africa/Nairobi) |
| Postal codes | 00232 | 40200 |
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Staying in Kisii
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Common questions
How far is Kisii from Ruiru?
249 km (155 mi) in a straight line, west of Ruiru; by road roughly 304 km (189 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ruiru to Kisii by road?
About 4 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ruiru and Kisii?
No, both are on Africa/Nairobi at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.