Day trip from Madurai to Palakkad
Palakkad lies 186 km (116 mi) north-west of Madurai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 186 km (116 mi) apart, Palakkad is a realistic day trip from Madurai: about 3 h 2 min each way by road.
| Madurai | Palakkad | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 1.5 million | 132,728 |
| Elevation | 139 m (456 ft) | 87 m (285 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Palakkad
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Staying in Palakkad
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Common questions
How far is Palakkad from Madurai?
186 km (116 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Madurai; by road roughly 227 km (141 mi).
How long does it take to get from Madurai to Palakkad by road?
About 3 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Madurai and Palakkad?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.