How far is it from Eldoret to Kakuma?

The distance between Eldoret and Kakuma is 489 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Eldoret to Kakuma?

The drive from Eldoret to Kakuma takes approximately 6 h 40 min by car.

The fastest route from Eldoret to Kakuma covers 489 km with a driving time of approximately 6 h 40 min.

Kakuma lies roughly to the north of Eldoret.

The drive from Eldoret to Kakuma mainly follows B14, A1. The longest single stretch is 412 km on A1.

Towns on the route from Eldoret to Kakuma include Matunda, Kapenguria, Lokichar, Lodwar.

Distance: 489 kmDrive time: 6 h 40 min

Driving from Eldoret to Kakuma takes about 6 h 40 min via A1. The distance is 489 km. The straight-line distance is 359 km. Driving directions

Driving directions30 · 489 km

14 Continue slightly left onto Kapenguria-Lodwar Road 184 km
15 Continue straight onto Lodwar-Lokichogio Road 21 km
16 Turn slightly left onto Kapenguria-Lodwar Road 2 km
17 Continue straight onto Lodwar-Lokichogio Road 113 km
18 Keep slightly left 2 km
19 Merge slightly right onto Lodwar-Lokichogio Road 674 m
20 Turn right 70 m
21 Turn left 4 km
22 Turn slightly left 3 km
23 Take ramp straight 179 m
24 Turn right 294 m
25 At end of road, turn left onto Kakuma - Lokangae Kaikor - Napak - Koyasa Road 95 m
26 At end of road, turn right onto Lodwar-Lokichogio Road 904 m
27 Turn right 272 m
28 Turn right 280 m
29 Turn right 57 m
30 Arrive left

The return trip from Kakuma to Eldoret covers roughly the same distance, 489 km.

No notable attractions were found along this route.

Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 17 August 2026.

How far is it from Eldoret to Kakuma?: The distance between Eldoret and Kakuma is 489 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Eldoret to Kakuma?: The drive from Eldoret to Kakuma takes approximately 6 h 40 min by car.
What is the best route from Eldoret to Kakuma?: The fastest route from Eldoret to Kakuma covers 489 km with a driving time of approximately 6 h 40 min.
Which direction is Kakuma from Eldoret?: Kakuma lies roughly to the north of Eldoret.
Which roads does the route from Eldoret to Kakuma follow?: The drive from Eldoret to Kakuma mainly follows B14, A1. The longest single stretch is 412 km on A1.
Which towns do you pass between Eldoret and Kakuma?: Towns on the route from Eldoret to Kakuma include Matunda, Kapenguria, Lokichar, Lodwar.