Driving from Chennai to Jalpāiguri
Jalpāiguri lies 1,734 km (1,077 mi) north-east of Chennai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 26 h 27 min without stops, over roughly 2,116 km (1,315 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Chennai | Jalpāiguri | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 4.7 million | 107,832 |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 87 m (285 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
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Common questions
How far is Jalpāiguri from Chennai?
1,734 km (1,077 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Chennai; by road roughly 2,116 km (1,315 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chennai to Jalpāiguri by car?
About 26 h 27 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chennai and Jalpāiguri?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- 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.