Distance between Jos and Makurdi
The distance from Jos to Makurdi is 193 miles by road. Road takes approximately 3 hours and 49 minutes and goes through Lafia, Akwanga, Anglo Jos, Barakin Akawo, Bukuru, Zawan and Barakin Kuru Baba.
| Shortest distance by air | 153 mi ✈️ |
| Car route length | 192.6 mi 🚗 |
| Driving time | 3 h 49 min |
| Fuel amount | 6.6 gal |
| Fuel cost | 25.8 USD |
| Point | Distance | Time | Fuel | |
| Jos | 0 mi | 00 min | 0.0 gal | |
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A3 6 mi, 06 min
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| Anglo Jos | 6 mi | 06 min | 0.2 gal | |
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A3 2 mi, 02 min
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| Barakin Akawo | 7 mi | 09 min | 0.2 gal | |
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A3 3 mi, 03 min
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| Bukuru | 11 mi | 12 min | 0.3 gal | |
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A3 4 mi, 04 min
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| Zawan | 15 mi | 17 min | 0.4 gal | |
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A3 7 mi, 08 min
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| Barakin Kuru Baba | 22 mi | 25 min | 0.6 gal | |
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A3 7 mi, 07 min
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| Hoss | 29 mi | 33 min | 0.9 gal | |
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A3 58 mi, 1 h 07 min
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| Akwanga | 86 mi | 1 h 41 min | 2.6 gal | |
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A3 44 mi, 53 min
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| Lafia | 130 mi | 2 h 34 min | 4.3 gal | |
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A3 62 mi, 1 h 15 min
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| Makurdi | 193 mi | 3 h 49 min | 6.5 gal | |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to drive from Jos to Makurdi?
Fuel cost: 25.8 USD
This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 192.6 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.93 USD / gal)
You can adjust fuel consumption and fuel price here.
How long is a car ride from Jos to Makurdi?
Driving time: 3 h 49 min
This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.
- 25 mi with a maximum speed 56 mph = 26 min
- 167 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 3 h 21 min
- 1 mi with a maximum speed 31 mph = 2 min
The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.
How far is Jos to Makurdi by land?
The distance between Jos and Makurdi is 192.6 mi by road.
Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Jos and Makurdi respectively.
How far is Jos to Makurdi by plane?
The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Jos and Makurdi is 152.9 mi.
This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Jos and Makurdi respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.
How many hours is Jos from Makurdi by plane?
Boeing 737 airliner needs 18 min to cover the distance of 153 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.
Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 1 h 7 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.
This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.
How long is a helicopter ride from Jos to Makurdi?
Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 1 h 1 min to cover the distance of 153 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.
Popular "Robinson R44" needs 1 h 10 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.
This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.
What city is halfway between Jos and Makurdi?
The halfway point between Jos and Makurdi is Wana. It is located about 6 mi from the exact midpoint by road.
The distance from Wana to Jos is 103 mi and driving will take about 2 h. The road between Wana and Makurdi has length 90 mi and will take approximately 1 h 49 min.
The other cities located close to halfway point:
Where is Jos in relation to Makurdi?
Jos is located 153 mi north of Makurdi.
Jos has geographic coordinates: latitude 9.91751, longitude 8.89794.
Makurdi has geographic coordinates: latitude 7.73126, longitude 8.53843.
Which highway goes from Jos to Makurdi?
The route from Jos to Makurdi follows A3.