10 Cities Near Kanpur + Drive Times
The 10 closest cities to Kanpur, India, ranked by distance — with drive time, flight time and day-trip vs weekend-getaway picks, including Unnāo, Lucknow, Fatehpur.
The closest notable city to Kanpur, India is Unnāo, about 10 mi (16 km) away — roughly 35 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UnnāoRiverside countryside | 10 mi / 16 km | 35 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| LucknowThe city of nawabs | 44 mi / 71 km | 1 hr 19 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| FatehpurTemples and shrines | 47 mi / 76 km | 1 hr 24 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| KannaujIndia's perfume capital | 49 mi / 78 km | 1 hr 27 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Sandīla | 43 mi / 69 km | 1 hr 17 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Auraiya | 52 mi / 84 km | 1 hr 33 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Raebareli | 57 mi / 92 km | 1 hr 42 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Nawābganj | 61 mi / 99 km | 1 hr 50 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Orai | 65 mi / 104 km | 1 hr 56 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Hardoī | 66 mi / 106 km | 1 hr 58 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Kanpur
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Unnāo, Lucknow, Fatehpur, Kannauj, Sandīla. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Kanpur include Unnāo, Lucknow, Fatehpur, Kannauj, Sandīla. The closest is Unnāo, about 10 miles (16 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.