Cities Near Tamale
Cities near Tamale, Ghana: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Bolgatanga, Bassar, Bawku. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Tamale, Ghana is Bolgatanga, about 96 mi (154 km) away — roughly 2 hr 13 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 | 96 mi / 154 km | 2 hr 13 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Bassar | 111 mi / 179 km | 2 hr 35 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Bawku | 122 mi / 196 km | 2 hr 50 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Wa | 122 mi / 196 km | 2 hr 50 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Sokodé | 138 mi / 221 km | 3 hr 12 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Kara | 138 mi / 223 km | 3 hr 13 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Ejura | 144 mi / 231 km | 3 hr 20 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Techiman | 146 mi / 235 km | 3 hr 24 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Natitingou | 163 mi / 263 km | 3 hr 48 min | 48 min | Weekend getaway |
| Bondoukou | 164 mi / 263 km | 3 hr 48 min | 48 min | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Tamale
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 Tamale
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Bassar, Bawku, Wa, Sokodé, Kara. 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 Tamale include Bolgatanga, Bassar, Bawku, Wa, Sokodé. The closest is Bolgatanga, about 96 miles (154 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.