Day trip from Chennai to Tirupati
Tirupati lies 111 km (69 mi) north-west of Chennai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 111 km (69 mi) apart, Tirupati is a realistic day trip from Chennai: about 1 h 48 min each way by road.
| Chennai | Tirupati | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 4.7 million | 295,323 |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 156 m (512 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
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Staying in Tirupati
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Common questions
How far is Tirupati from Chennai?
111 km (69 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Chennai; by road roughly 136 km (84 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chennai to Tirupati by road?
About 1 h 48 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chennai and Tirupati?
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.