Driving from Chennai to Punāsa
Punāsa lies 1,097 km (682 mi) north of Chennai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 16 h 44 min without stops, over roughly 1,338 km (832 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Chennai | Punāsa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 4.7 million | 350,000 |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 278 m (912 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
Where to book car hire from Chennai to Punāsa
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Staying in Punāsa
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Common questions
How far is Punāsa from Chennai?
1,097 km (682 mi) in a straight line, north of Chennai; by road roughly 1,338 km (832 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chennai to Punāsa by car?
About 16 h 44 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chennai and Punāsa?
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.