N6 to Kumasi, then N10
Accra to Kintampo by road
About 425 km from Accra to Kintampo, the half-way point of Ghana — usually 6½ to 8½ hours via Kumasi and Techiman.
- Distance
- 426 km
- By car
- 6½–8½ hours
- Main road
- N6 to Kumasi, then N10
Driving from Accra to Kintampo
Follow the N6 to Kumasi, then the N10 north through Offinso and Techiman to Kintampo, which sits close to the middle of the country on the route to the north.
Kintampo is a natural overnight stop on the way to Tamale and Mole National Park, and is known for the waterfalls nearby.
Most of the road is single carriageway with heavy truck traffic, so the journey takes longer than the distance suggests.
By bus or trotro
Buses heading north from Accra and Kumasi stop at Kintampo, and the town has frequent connections on to Tamale.
Book ahead for Fridays, Sundays and public holidays on the coaches.
New to trotros? Read how to ride a trotro. Fares change often, so check at the station before you travel. For live directions — by car, bus, motorbike, bicycle or on foot — open Kintampo on the Lincoln Navigation map. It shows road hazards other drivers have reported and the weather along the way.
Tips for the trip
- Break the journey at Kumasi if you are not used to long drives.
- Kintampo is a good place to rest, eat and refuel before continuing north.
- Travel in daylight: night driving on the N10 is risky because of trucks and unlit sections.
Related routes
Other trips from Accra and Kintampo, or along the same road.