How far is it from Cotonou to Parakou?

The distance between Cotonou and Parakou is 258 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Cotonou to Parakou?

The drive from Cotonou to Parakou takes approximately 5 h 45 min by car.

The fastest route from Cotonou to Parakou covers 258 mi with a driving time of approximately 5 h 45 min.

Parakou lies roughly to the north of Cotonou.

The drive from Cotonou to Parakou mainly follows RNIE 2.

Towns on the route from Cotonou to Parakou include Abomey-Calavi, Zé, Abomey.

Distance: 258 miDuration: 5 h 45 min

Driving from Cotonou to Parakou takes about 5 h 45 min via RNIE 2. The distance is 258 mi. The straight-line distance is 206 mi. Driving directions

Driving directions25 · 258 mi

The return trip from Parakou to Cotonou covers roughly the same distance, 258 mi.

No notable attractions were found along this route.

Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 5 October 2026.

How far is it from Cotonou to Parakou?: The distance between Cotonou and Parakou is 258 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Cotonou to Parakou?: The drive from Cotonou to Parakou takes approximately 5 h 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Cotonou to Parakou?: The fastest route from Cotonou to Parakou covers 258 mi with a driving time of approximately 5 h 45 min.
Which direction is Parakou from Cotonou?: Parakou lies roughly to the north of Cotonou.
Which roads does the route from Cotonou to Parakou follow?: The drive from Cotonou to Parakou mainly follows RNIE 2.
Which towns do you pass between Cotonou and Parakou?: Towns on the route from Cotonou to Parakou include Abomey-Calavi, Zé, Abomey.