Cities Near Bawku
Cities near Bawku, Ghana: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Bolgatanga, Tamale, Natitingou. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Bawku, Ghana is Bolgatanga, about 46 mi (73 km) away — roughly 1 hr 22 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolgatanga | 46 mi / 73 km | 1 hr 22 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Tamale | 122 mi / 196 km | 2 hr 50 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Natitingou | 122 mi / 196 km | 2 hr 50 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Ouagadougou | 126 mi / 202 km | 2 hr 55 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Kara | 143 mi / 229 km | 3 hr 19 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Bassar | 143 mi / 230 km | 3 hr 20 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Djougou | 160 mi / 257 km | 3 hr 43 min | 48 min | Weekend getaway |
| Koudougou | 165 mi / 266 km | 3 hr 51 min | 48 min | Weekend getaway |
| Wa | 168 mi / 271 km | 3 hr 55 min | 49 min | Weekend getaway |
| Sokodé | 171 mi / 276 km | 3 hr 59 min | 49 min | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Bawku
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Bolgatanga. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Bawku
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Tamale, Natitingou, Ouagadougou, Kara, Bassar. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Bawku include Bolgatanga, Tamale, Natitingou, Ouagadougou, Kara. The closest is Bolgatanga, about 46 miles (73 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.