How far is it from Dakar to Kolda?

The distance between Dakar and Kolda is 248 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Dakar to Kolda?

The drive from Dakar to Kolda takes approximately 6 h 15 min by car.

The fastest route from Dakar to Kolda covers 248 mi with a driving time of approximately 6 h 15 min.

Kolda lies roughly to the south-east of Dakar.

The drive from Dakar to Kolda mainly follows A 1, N 1, N 4. The longest single stretch is 69 mi on A 1.

Towns on the route from Dakar to Kolda include Pout, Thiadiaye, Kahone.

Distance: 248 miDuration: 6 h 15 min

Driving from Dakar to Kolda takes about 6 h 15 min via A 1. The distance is 248 mi. The straight-line distance is 209 mi. Driving directions

Driving directions36 · 248 mi

The return trip from Kolda to Dakar covers roughly the same distance, 248 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 17 August 2026.

How far is it from Dakar to Kolda?: The distance between Dakar and Kolda is 248 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Dakar to Kolda?: The drive from Dakar to Kolda takes approximately 6 h 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Dakar to Kolda?: The fastest route from Dakar to Kolda covers 248 mi with a driving time of approximately 6 h 15 min.
Which direction is Kolda from Dakar?: Kolda lies roughly to the south-east of Dakar.
Which roads does the route from Dakar to Kolda follow?: The drive from Dakar to Kolda mainly follows A 1, N 1, N 4. The longest single stretch is 69 mi on A 1.
Which towns do you pass between Dakar and Kolda?: Towns on the route from Dakar to Kolda include Pout, Thiadiaye, Kahone.