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Moving from Akowonjo to Iyana Oworo takes you from the heart of Alimosho local government area to the major mainland transport hub linking the mainland to Lagos Island. While the physical distance is under 20 kilometers, heavy traffic at key choke points like Dopemu, Oshodi, and Anthony can drastically increase your travel time. Commuters can choose between standard commercial yellow buses (Danfo), connecting via Keke Marwa for shorter stretches, or using ride-hailing services for a direct, air-conditioned ride.
Distance
19.0 km
Duration
1h 15m
Total Cost
How Road Be Now
Peak morning rush. Expect significant delays at major intersections and bridges.
Hold-up delay
+105 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Board a Keke or a small yellow bus from your specific location in Akowonjo (like Shasha junction or Cele bus stop) heading to Dopemu Under-bridge.
Cross over or walk to the express lanes at Dopemu and board a big or medium yellow Danfo bus going straight to Oshodi Interchange.
From Oshodi, walk down to the park or roadside loading point where buses face the Gbagada/Oworonshoki expressway. Board a direct Danfo going to Iyana Oworo.
Always hold your change ('change' or smaller naira notes) in your hand before entering the Danfo to avoid fights with conductors.
Keep your phones and wallets inside your inner pockets or front bags while waiting for a bus at Oshodi.
If the conductor shouts 'Oworo straight', confirm if he is dropping passengers at the main under-bridge or before it.
Look out for 'One-Chance' criminal buses, especially early in the morning or late at night. Do not enter unbranded private cars offering cheap commercial rides.
Due to fuel price increases and transport inflation, if you are using public Danfo buses, expect to spend between ₦1,300 and ₦2,100 in total. If you choose a private ride-hailing car, it will cost between ₦6,500 and ₦11,000 depending on the time of day and traffic.
No, you will rarely find a direct yellow Danfo bus moving from Akowonjo straight to Iyana Oworo. The most common and reliable method is to break the journey into parts: first go to Dopemu or Oshodi, and then take another bus heading directly to Iyana Oworo.
The safest time is during broad daylight, specifically between 7:00 AM and 6:30 PM. Avoid walking through the dark underpasses or lonely walkways of Oshodi very early in the morning (before 5:30 AM) or late at night (after 9:00 PM) to avoid street boys ('Area Boys') who snatch bags and phones.
If the traffic is completely dead and you are in a hurry, you can safely alight from the bus, walk past the bottleneck under the bridge, and take a commercial motorcycle (Okada) or Keke further down the road to continue your journey toward Oshodi.
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₦1,300 - ₦2,100
Status
Verified Route
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
To beat the heavy morning traffic, leave Akowonjo before 6:00 AM. For afternoon or off-peak travel, 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM is usually free. In the evening, try to avoid moving between 4:30 PM and 8:30 PM when workers are returning from the Island.
Safety Rating
Medium - The route is generally safe during daytime, but pickpocketing is very common at crowded transit points like Oshodi and Iyana Oworo. Always hold your bags tightly, do not use your phone near bus windows, and avoid late-night movements.
BRT / Rail / Water
There is no direct BRT lane or train service connecting Akowonjo to Iyana Oworo. However, when you get to Oshodi, you can connect to the standard BRT buses going towards Oshodi-Abule Egba or use the corridor buses heading towards the Island through Iyana Oworo.
How Road Be Now
Peak morning rush. Expect significant delays at major intersections and bridges.
Hold-up delay
+105 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Areas Affected
75% confidence based on 12 commuter reports
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Chance to get bus/car
Normal flow
Hold-up Delay Today
No hold-up
Time you will wait at park
-5 to 0 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Normal Fares
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Areas Affected
Akowonjo Road