Day trip from Madurai to Rajapalayam
Rajapalayam lies 81 km (50 mi) south-west of Madurai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 81 km (50 mi) apart, Rajapalayam is a realistic day trip from Madurai: about 1 h 19 min each way by road.
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| Madurai | Rajapalayam | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 1.5 million | 130,442 |
| Elevation | 139 m (456 ft) | 165 m (541 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
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Common questions
How far is Rajapalayam from Madurai?
81 km (50 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Madurai; by road roughly 99 km (61 mi).
How long does it take to get from Madurai to Rajapalayam by road?
About 1 h 19 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Madurai and Rajapalayam?
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.