N10 (Kumasi–Tamale road)
Kumasi to Kintampo by road
About 180 km north from Kumasi to Kintampo, close to the middle of Ghana — usually 3 to 4½ hours on the N10.
- Distance
- 179 km
- By car
- 3–4½ hours
- Main road
- N10 (Kumasi–Tamale road)
Driving from Kumasi to Kintampo
The route follows the N10 north from Kumasi through Offinso and Techiman to Kintampo. Techiman is a large market town and the main stop along the way.
Kintampo sits near the geographic centre of the country and is a natural stopping point on the way to Tamale and Mole National Park. It is known for its nearby waterfalls.
The road is single carriageway with heavy truck traffic, so overtaking and slow stretches add to the time.
By bus or trotro
Buses and trotros heading north from Kumasi's lorry stations stop at Techiman and Kintampo, and many continue to Tamale.
Kintampo has frequent connections onward, so you can usually find a seat on to Tamale the same day.
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
- Leave Kumasi early to avoid the morning traffic at the northern edge of the city.
- Avoid driving the N10 at night because of trucks and unlit stretches.
- Techiman is a good place to stop for food and fuel.
Related routes
Other trips from Kumasi and Kintampo, or along the same road.