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Cities Near Jimma

Cities near Jimma, ET: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Hosa’ina, Sodo, Hawassa. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Jimma, ET is Hosa’ina, about 70 mi (113 km) away — roughly 2 hr 6 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.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Hosa’ina70 mi / 113 km2 hr 6 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Sodo85 mi / 137 km1 hr 58 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Hawassa120 mi / 193 km2 hr 48 minDrive/railWeekend getaway
Arba Minch123 mi / 199 km2 hr 52 minDrive/railWeekend getaway
Shashemenē125 mi / 202 km2 hr 55 minDrive/railWeekend getaway
Addis Ababa161 mi / 259 km3 hr 44 min48 minWeekend getaway
Bishoftu164 mi / 265 km3 hr 49 min48 minWeekend getaway
Adama177 mi / 285 km4 hr 7 min50 minWeekend getaway
Debre Mark’os195 mi / 314 km4 hr 15 min52 minWeekend getaway
Debre Birhan231 mi / 371 km5 hr 2 min55 minShort break

Day trips from Jimma

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Hosa’ina, Sodo. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Weekend getaways from Jimma

Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Hawassa, Arba Minch, Shashemenē, Addis Ababa, Bishoftu. 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 Jimma include Hosa’ina, Sodo, Hawassa, Arba Minch, Shashemenē. The closest is Hosa’ina, about 70 miles (113 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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