Day trip from Madurai to Ponnāni
Ponnāni lies 258 km (160 mi) west of Madurai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 258 km (160 mi) apart, Ponnāni is a realistic day trip from Madurai: about 4 h 12 min each way by road.
| Madurai | Ponnāni | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 1.5 million | 105,512 |
| Elevation | 139 m (456 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
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Staying in Ponnāni
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Common questions
How far is Ponnāni from Madurai?
258 km (160 mi) in a straight line, west of Madurai; by road roughly 315 km (195 mi).
How long does it take to get from Madurai to Ponnāni by road?
About 4 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Madurai and Ponnāni?
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 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.