Driving from Madurai to Kāraikkudi
Kāraikkudi lies 73 km (45 mi) east of Madurai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 1 h 7 min without stops, over roughly 89 km (55 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Madurai | Kāraikkudi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 1.5 million | 181,851 |
| Elevation | 139 m (456 ft) | 85 m (279 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
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Staying in Kāraikkudi
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Common questions
How far is Kāraikkudi from Madurai?
73 km (45 mi) in a straight line, east of Madurai; by road roughly 89 km (55 mi).
How long does it take to get from Madurai to Kāraikkudi by car?
About 1 h 7 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Madurai and Kāraikkudi?
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.