Driving from Chennai to Anantapur
Anantapur lies 338 km (210 mi) north-west of Chennai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 5 h 9 min without stops, over roughly 413 km (256 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Chennai | Anantapur | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 4.7 million | 267,161 |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 350 m (1,148 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
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Staying in Anantapur
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Common questions
How far is Anantapur from Chennai?
338 km (210 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Chennai; by road roughly 413 km (256 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chennai to Anantapur by car?
About 5 h 9 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chennai and Anantapur?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.