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Distance from Lagos Ibadan Expressway to Enugu Port Harcourt Expressway

Lagos Ibadan Expressway to Enugu Port Harcourt Expressway is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 590.0 km in roughly 7 hrs 10 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Lagos Ibadan Expressway → Enugu Port Harcourt Expressway
Road distance
590.0 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
470.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.26×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 10 min
Start point
Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
End point
Enugu - Port Harcourt Expressway
Return: 20 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
430 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 55 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R987.73
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R992.40
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,100.31
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,109.23
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,303.25
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,309.42
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,451.80
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,463.57
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,714.81
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,722.92
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,910.26
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,925.75
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
111° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
291° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
6.6099, 3.3704
End coords Destination point
5.0701, 7.3276
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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590.0 km 7 hrs 10 min
Start Lagos Ibadan Expressway
Finish Enugu Port Harcourt Expressway
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  1. Head on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
    42.7 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight right
    0.6 km
  3. Merge slight left onto Abeokuta-Sagamu Expressway
    5.5 km
  4. Continue straight onto Benin-Sagamu Expressway
    237.4 km
  5. Take the exit ramp slight right
    1.4 km
  6. Continue straight onto Benin City Bypass
    17.5 km
  7. Continue straight onto Benin by pass
    6.9 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight right
    0.4 km
  9. Merge slight left onto Benin Agbor road
    124.1 km
  10. Continue straight onto Second Niger Bridge
    7.5 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight right
    0.5 km
  12. Merge slight left onto Onitsha - Owerri Road
    59.2 km
  13. Continue make a U-turn onto Onitsha - Owerri Road
    0.2 km
  14. Turn right
    8.4 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn right
    6.9 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  17. Continue
    4.5 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  19. Continue
    0.2 km
  20. Continue right onto Aba - Owerri Road
    2.3 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Aba - Owerri Road
    0.0 km
  22. Continue onto Aba - Owerri Road
    2.8 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Aba - Owerri Road
    0.0 km
  24. Continue onto Aba - Owerri Road
    36.6 km
  25. Merge slight left onto Enugu - Port Harcourt Expressway
    24.2 km
  26. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
295.3 km
Lagos to Abia
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 35 min • 3 hrs 35 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Lagos to Abia
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
42.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
98.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
31.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
79.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Enugu Port Harcourt Expressway
07:18 – 19:36
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
12 hrs 18 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
11 hrs 21 min
SunriseDawn break
07:18
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,466.37
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.80
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R118.01
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,596.18
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (37)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
4
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
8
Route atlas

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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Lagos Ibadan Expressway Start: Lagos-Ibadan Expressway 6.60989, 3.37042
Midpoint
295.3 km
Total: 590.0 km
Midpoint 295.3 km
590.0 km 7 hrs 10 min
Destination Enugu Port Harcourt Expressway End: Enugu - Port Harcourt Expressway 5.07005, 7.32763

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Lagos to Abia
One-way road span 590.0 km
Return-cycle span 1,180.1 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 10 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 4.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 295.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start 6.60989, 3.37042
Midpoint 6.44463, 5.66528
End 5.07005, 7.32763
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Questions 9
How far is Lagos Ibadan Expressway from Enugu Port Harcourt Expressway? +
Lagos Ibadan Expressway is about 590.0 km from Enugu Port Harcourt Expressway by road.
How long does it take from Lagos Ibadan Expressway to Enugu Port Harcourt Expressway? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 10 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Lagos Ibadan Expressway to Enugu Port Harcourt Expressway in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Lagos Ibadan Expressway to Enugu Port Harcourt Expressway? +
Taxi may be available, but for this route it is better to confirm the latest fare at the local taxi rank.
What's the estimated fuel amount from Lagos Ibadan Expressway to Enugu Port Harcourt Expressway? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R987.73 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R992.40 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,100.31 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,109.23 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Lagos Ibadan Expressway to Enugu Port Harcourt Expressway? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a long trip. Plan rest stops, avoid driving tired, and be careful with late-night travel.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. Take a short break about every 2 hours if possible. This route crosses a provincial boundary. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
From Lagos Ibadan Expressway To Enugu Port Harcourt Expressway
Abeokuta-Sagamu Expressway
From Lagos Ibadan Expressway To Enugu Port Harcourt Expressway
Benin-Sagamu Expressway
From Lagos Ibadan Expressway To Enugu Port Harcourt Expressway
Benin City Bypass
From Lagos Ibadan Expressway To Enugu Port Harcourt Expressway
Benin by pass
From Lagos Ibadan Expressway To Enugu Port Harcourt Expressway
Second Niger Bridge
From Lagos Ibadan Expressway To Enugu Port Harcourt Expressway
Enugu - Port Harcourt Expressway
From Lagos Ibadan Expressway To Enugu Port Harcourt Expressway

Route Locations

Start area
Lagos Ibadan Expressway, Lagos
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Enugu Port Harcourt Expressway, Abia
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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