Driving from Chennai to Prayagraj
Prayagraj lies 1,384 km (860 mi) north of Chennai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 21 h 6 min without stops, over roughly 1,688 km (1,049 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Chennai | Prayagraj | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 4.7 million | 1.1 million |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 99 m (325 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
Where to book car hire from Chennai to Prayagraj
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Staying in Prayagraj
Our booking partner lists 267 places to stay in Prayagraj. Of the 214 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (131), and 3 are five-star. Guests have left 1,697 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Prayagraj
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Common questions
How far is Prayagraj from Chennai?
1,384 km (860 mi) in a straight line, north of Chennai; by road roughly 1,688 km (1,049 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chennai to Prayagraj by car?
About 21 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chennai and Prayagraj?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Where can I stay in Prayagraj?
Our booking partner lists 267 places to stay in Prayagraj, bookable on this site.
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.