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Lagos to Ijebu-Ode: Fare and Travel Time in 2026

Travel & Transport By wigmoretrading September 28, 2026

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Updated 28 September 2026 · Wigmore Trading, Lagos

Quick answer

Ijebu-Ode is about 94 km from Lagos by road. In free-flowing traffic the drive takes about 1 hour 20 minutes, but by bus with Lagos traffic you should plan on 2–3.5 hours. A 2026 bus-route guide (April 2026) puts the Lagos–Ijebu-Ode bus fare at up to about ₦3,500. If you drive, fuel costs roughly ₦12,700 one way at September 2026 Lagos pump prices. Confirm the fare at the park, because fuel changes and the September 2026 Kara Bridge gridlock have pushed short-route fares around.

At a glance

Distance: about 93–94 km (58 miles) by road
Driving time with no traffic: about 1 h 19 min (Rome2rio)
Realistic bus time: 2–3.5 hours, and up to 6 hours in severe expressway gridlock
Bus fare: up to about ₦3,500 (April 2026 guide; verify at the park)
Lagos boarding points: Ojota, Berger, Jibowu (Yaba), Oshodi
Three road routes: Lagos–Ibadan Expressway via Sagamu; Ikorodu via Sagamu or Itokin; Lekki–Epe via Epe

Contents: How many hours · Fare in naira · Three routes by road · Bus, car or ferry · What affects the price · Travel checklist · Sending goods · FAQ

Ijebu-Ode to Lagos: how many hours?

With a clear road, Ijebu-Ode to Lagos (or Lagos to Ijebu-Ode) is about 1 hour 20 minutes of driving. Rome2rio gives 1 h 19 min over roughly 58 miles, about 94 km. In practice, very few trips go that smoothly. Here is what to expect:

Situation	Typical journey time
Private car, early morning or Sunday, no hold-ups	About 1 h 20 min – 1 h 45 min
Shared bus from a Lagos park, normal weekday	About 2–3.5 hours, including loading time at the park
Heavy gridlock on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway (e.g. Kara Bridge works, September 2026)	Up to 6 hours was reported
Ferry CMS → Ikorodu, then taxi to Ijebu-Ode	About 1 h 36 min (Rome2rio estimate, excluding waiting time)

Sources: Rome2rio (Lagos ↔ Ijebu-Ode); SureDirect bus guide (April 2026) for 3–3.5 hours by bus; Tribune (11 September 2026) for six-hour delays during the Kara Bridge repairs. The first two rows are our estimate based on these sources.

The Ijebu-Ode → Lagos direction is usually slower in the morning, because you join the Lagos inbound rush. Lagos → Ijebu-Ode is slower in the evening. If you need to be in Lagos for a 9am meeting, leave Ijebu-Ode before 6am.

How far is Ijebu-Ode from Lagos?

About 93–94 km by road, depending on where in Lagos you start. Rome2rio lists 58.1 miles from Lagos and 58.4 miles in the reverse direction. From the Lekki side of Lagos, the Epe route can be shorter in distance, though not always in time.

How much is transport from Lagos to Ijebu-Ode in naira?

Most people travel on shared buses and cars that load at Lagos parks and leave when full. No operator publishes a formal fare list for this short route, and the figures in circulation vary:

Option	Cost (one way)	Source / basis
Shared bus from Ojota, Berger, Jibowu or Oshodi	Up to about ₦3,500	SureDirect Lagos–Ogun bus guide, April 2026
Own car, fuel only (estimate)	About ₦12,700	94 km ÷ 10 km per litre × ₦1,350/litre (Vanguard, 26 Sep 2026)
Charter car or ride-hailing	Negotiated or app-quoted	We found no reliable 2026 figure. Get an in-app quote or agree the price before you set off.

Fares are indicative. Short-route park fares change quickly with petrol prices and traffic.

Treat the ₦3,500 figure as a floor, not a promise. Two other 2026 figures point to fares at or above that figure. In March 2026, TheCable reported the RCCG Redemption Camp–Ibadan fare rising from ₦2,000 to ₦2,500, and Lagos–Ibadan rising from ₦5,200 to ₦6,200 after a petrol price jump. The NBS Transport Fare Watch put Ogun State’s average intercity bus fare at ₦10,773.64 in April 2026 (reported by Legit.ng), although that average covers all intercity routes, including much longer ones. During the September 2026 Kara Bridge gridlock, Vanguard reported one commuter saying drivers had raised fares by as much as 150%. Ask the loader for the price before you enter the bus.

Lagos to Ijebu-Ode by road: the three routes

Route	Best from	Watch out for
1. Lagos–Ibadan Expressway → Sagamu interchange → Ijebu-Ode	Mainland: Ojota, Ikeja, Berger, Yaba	Otedola–Kara Bridge bottleneck. Repairs started 8 September 2026 with a two-week target.
2. Ikorodu → Sagamu, or Ikorodu → Itokin → Ijebu-Ode	Ikorodu, Ketu, Mile 12	Ikorodu town traffic. Officials recommended this as an alternative during the Kara works.
3. Lekki–Epe Expressway → Epe → Epe–Mojoda–Ijebu-Ode road	Lekki, Ajah, Sangotedo, Epe	The 14.7 km Epe–Mojoda–Ijebu-Ode section has been tolled by Ogun State since 24 March 2025.

Sources: Vanguard (10 September 2026) on Kara Bridge works and alternative routes; Tribune (February 2025) on the Epe–Mojoda–Ijebu-Ode toll.

Bus, car or ferry: which should you choose?

Shared bus or car from a Lagos park

This is the cheapest option and the one most people use. Buses load at Ojota, Berger, Jibowu and Oshodi and leave when full. Long-haul buses going east on the Sagamu–Ore road also pass Ijebu-Ode. Some will sell you a seat to Ijebu-Ode, so ask what they charge for the short drop before you pay. Leave between 5:30am and 8am to beat the worst of the Lagos traffic.

Driving yourself

Driving costs about ₦12,700 in fuel one way, or about ₦25,400 for a round trip, at September 2026 Lagos pump prices, assuming a car that does 10 km per litre. It makes sense for two or more people or if you are carrying goods. Add the Epe–Ijebu-Ode toll if you use route 3.

Ferry plus taxi

Rome2rio lists a ferry from CMS to Ebute Ikorodu followed by a taxi to Ijebu-Ode. It can avoid the expressway traffic, but ferry timetables are limited, so check the day’s sailings first.

Is there a train from Lagos to Ijebu-Ode?

No. The NRC standard-gauge line runs Lagos–Abeokuta–Ibadan and does not serve Ijebu-Ode. If Abeokuta or Ibadan suits you better, see our Lagos train schedule guide.

What affects the fare

Petrol price. Lagos pump prices were ₦1,350–₦1,360 per litre in late September 2026 after marketers cut prices (Vanguard). Park fares move within days of a pump price change.
Traffic and roadworks. Fares rise when drivers expect a slow trip, as they did during the Kara Bridge repairs.
Time of day. Evening departures from Lagos and Monday-morning returns are busiest.
Festivals and holidays. Ijebu-Ode fills up for events such as the Ojude Oba festival and at Christmas. Expect higher fares and longer waits.
Vehicle type. A car seat usually costs more than a seat in a 14- or 18-seater bus.
Luggage. Bags of foodstuff or cartons attract extra charges.

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Travel checklist: Lagos to Ijebu-Ode

Check the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway news before leaving. If Kara or Otedola is jammed, use the Ikorodu or Epe route.
Board only at recognised parks. Avoid half-empty cars touting at bus stops (“one chance” robberies).
Agree the fare before you sit down, including any charge for luggage.
Carry small notes or have a transfer app ready. Loaders rarely have change.
Tell the driver your drop-off point before departure, for example Ijebu-Ode garage, Ijebu Igbo junction or Sagamu. Short drop-offs are often cheaper.
Keep your phone and valuables on you, and share your trip with someone.

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Sending goods between Lagos and Ijebu-Ode

Ijebu-Ode is a busy trading town, and many shop owners restock from Lagos every week. Carrying cartons on a shared bus is slow, and you pay luggage charges on top of your fare. Bulk buyers can order directly from Wigmore Wholesale and have the goods delivered. Regular resellers can apply to become a Wigmore stockist.

Frequently asked questions

From Ijebu-Ode to Lagos is how many hours?

About 1 hour 20 minutes of driving with a clear road (about 94 km). By shared bus with normal Lagos traffic, allow 2–3.5 hours. During heavy expressway gridlock, such as the September 2026 Kara Bridge repairs, delays of up to six hours were reported.

How much is transport from Lagos to Ijebu-Ode in naira?

A 2026 guide (April 2026) gives up to about ₦3,500 by bus. Treat that as a starting point, because fares rise with petrol prices and traffic. Confirm with the loader at Ojota, Berger, Jibowu or Oshodi before boarding.

How far is Ijebu-Ode from Lagos?

About 93–94 km (58 miles) by road via the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway and Sagamu.

Which park in Lagos has buses to Ijebu-Ode?

Ojota Motor Park, Berger, Jibowu (Yaba) and Oshodi all load for Ijebu-Ode. From Ikorodu or Lekki/Epe, you can also get local connections via Sagamu, Itokin or Epe.

How much does it cost to drive from Lagos to Ijebu-Ode?

Roughly ₦12,700 in fuel one way at ₦1,350 per litre (September 2026), assuming about 10 km per litre. Add the toll if you use the Epe–Mojoda–Ijebu-Ode road.

Is there a train from Lagos to Ijebu-Ode?

No. The Lagos–Ibadan standard-gauge railway goes via Abeokuta and does not stop at Ijebu-Ode. Road is the only practical option, apart from the ferry-and-taxi combination via Ikorodu.

What is the fastest way from Lagos to Ijebu-Ode when the expressway is blocked?

Use Ikorodu Road to Ikorodu, then continue via Sagamu or Itokin, or take the Lekki–Epe Expressway to Epe and then the Epe–Ijebu-Ode road. Officials recommended these alternatives during the September 2026 Kara Bridge works.