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Day trip from Puri to Rourkela

Rourkela lies 288 km (179 mi) north of Puri, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

At 288 km (179 mi) apart, Rourkela is a realistic day trip from Puri: about 4 h 41 min each way by road.

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PuriRourkela
CountryIndiaIndia
Population200,564273,317
Elevation16 m (52 ft)195 m (640 ft)
Time nowUTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata)UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata)

Where to book tours and tickets in Rourkela

ExpediaTours, day trips and attraction entry, bookable alongside the flights and hotels. Part of Expedia Group.Find things to do on Expedia (opens www.expedia.com in a new tab)
ViatorDay tours, skip-the-line entry and shore excursions, with free cancellation on many listings.Find tours on Viator (opens www.viator.com in a new tab)
GetYourGuideStrong European museum and attraction coverage with mobile tickets.Browse tickets on GetYourGuide (opens www.getyourguide.com in a new tab)
TiqetsFocused on timed museum and monument admission rather than guided tours.Get museum entry on Tiqets (opens www.tiqets.com in a new tab)
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Staying in Rourkela

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Common questions

How far is Rourkela from Puri?

288 km (179 mi) in a straight line, north of Puri; by road roughly 351 km (218 mi).

How long does it take to get from Puri to Rourkela by road?

About 4 h 41 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Puri and Rourkela?

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.