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Cities Near Zaria

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

The closest notable city to Zaria, Nigeria is Funtua, about 40 mi (64 km) away — roughly 1 hr 11 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
Funtua40 mi / 64 km1 hr 11 minDrive/railDay trip
Kaduna45 mi / 72 km1 hr 20 minDrive/railDay trip
Malumfashi47 mi / 76 km1 hr 25 minDrive/railDay trip
Lere76 mi / 123 km1 hr 47 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Kano82 mi / 131 km1 hr 54 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Gusau102 mi / 165 km2 hr 23 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Kafanchan113 mi / 181 km2 hr 37 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Jos114 mi / 183 km2 hr 39 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Kaura Namoda128 mi / 206 km2 hr 59 minDrive/railWeekend getaway
Katsina130 mi / 209 km3 hr 1 minDrive/railWeekend getaway

Day trips from Zaria

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

Weekend getaways from Zaria

Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Gusau, Kafanchan, Jos, Kaura Namoda, Katsina. 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 Zaria include Funtua, Kaduna, Malumfashi, Lere, Kano. The closest is Funtua, about 40 miles (64 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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