Day trip from Lucknow to Gwalior
Gwalior lies 282 km (175 mi) west of Lucknow, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 282 km (175 mi) apart, Gwalior is a realistic day trip from Lucknow: about 4 h 35 min each way by road.
| Lucknow | Gwalior | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 2.5 million | 1.1 million |
| Elevation | 126 m (413 ft) | 220 m (722 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Gwalior
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Staying in Gwalior
Our booking partner lists 169 places to stay in Gwalior. Of the 142 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (94), and 3 are five-star. Across 14 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 3,603 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Gwalior from Lucknow?
282 km (175 mi) in a straight line, west of Lucknow; by road roughly 344 km (214 mi).
How long does it take to get from Lucknow to Gwalior by road?
About 4 h 35 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lucknow and Gwalior?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Where can I stay in Gwalior?
Our booking partner lists 169 places to stay in Gwalior, bookable on this site.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.