Day trip from Chennai to Tiruvannamalai
Tiruvannamalai lies 162 km (101 mi) south-west of Chennai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 162 km (101 mi) apart, Tiruvannamalai is a realistic day trip from Chennai: about 2 h 38 min each way by road.
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| Chennai | Tiruvannamalai | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 4.7 million | 145,278 |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 174 m (571 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
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Common questions
How far is Tiruvannamalai from Chennai?
162 km (101 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Chennai; by road roughly 198 km (123 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chennai to Tiruvannamalai by road?
About 2 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chennai and Tiruvannamalai?
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.