Day trip from Zaria to Kaduna
Kaduna lies 72 km (45 mi) south-west of Zaria, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 72 km (45 mi) apart, Kaduna is a realistic day trip from Zaria: about 1 h 10 min each way by road.
| Zaria | Kaduna | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria | Nigeria |
| Population | 980,000 | 1.9 million |
| Elevation | 644 m (2,113 ft) | 626 m (2,054 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Kaduna
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Staying in Kaduna
Our booking partner lists 43 places to stay in Kaduna. Of the 27 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (22). Guests have left 29 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Kaduna
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Common questions
How far is Kaduna from Zaria?
72 km (45 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Zaria; by road roughly 88 km (55 mi).
How long does it take to get from Zaria to Kaduna by road?
About 1 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Zaria and Kaduna?
No, both are on Africa/Lagos at the moment.
Where can I stay in Kaduna?
Our booking partner lists 43 places to stay in Kaduna, 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.