Day trip from Madurai to Tiruvannamalai
Tiruvannamalai lies 277 km (172 mi) north of Madurai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 277 km (172 mi) apart, Tiruvannamalai is a realistic day trip from Madurai: about 4 h 30 min each way by road.
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| Madurai | Tiruvannamalai | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 1.5 million | 145,278 |
| Elevation | 139 m (456 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 Madurai?
277 km (172 mi) in a straight line, north of Madurai; by road roughly 338 km (210 mi).
How long does it take to get from Madurai to Tiruvannamalai by road?
About 4 h 30 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Madurai 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.