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Cities Near Kaduna

Cities near Kaduna, Nigeria: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Zaria, Funtua, Lere. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Kaduna, Nigeria is Zaria, about 45 mi (72 km) away — roughly 1 hr 20 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
Zaria45 mi / 72 km1 hr 20 minDrive/railDay trip
Funtua69 mi / 112 km2 hr 5 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Lere78 mi / 125 km1 hr 48 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Minna87 mi / 141 km2 hr 2 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Kafanchan87 mi / 141 km2 hr 2 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Malumfashi88 mi / 142 km2 hr 3 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Suleja95 mi / 152 km2 hr 12 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Abuja102 mi / 163 km2 hr 22 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Jos107 mi / 172 km2 hr 29 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Kuje115 mi / 185 km2 hr 40 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight

Day trips from Kaduna

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Zaria, Funtua, Lere, Minna, Kafanchan. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Weekend getaways from Kaduna

Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Abuja, Jos, Kuje. 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 Kaduna include Zaria, Funtua, Lere, Minna, Kafanchan. The closest is Zaria, about 45 miles (72 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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