10 Cities Near Lucknow + Drive Times
The 10 closest cities to Lucknow, India, ranked by distance — with drive time, flight time and day-trip vs weekend-getaway picks, including Kanpur, Unnāo, Sītāpur.
The closest notable city to Lucknow, India is Kanpur, about 44 mi (71 km) away — roughly 1 hr 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KanpurIndustrial Ganges city | 44 mi / 71 km | 1 hr 19 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| UnnāoRiverside town | 34 mi / 54 km | 1 hr | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| SītāpurTemples and forests | 52 mi / 84 km | 1 hr 33 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| AyodhyaMajor pilgrimage city and new temple | 79 mi / 127 km | 1 hr 50 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Nawābganj | 18 mi / 29 km | 35 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Sandīla | 30 mi / 48 km | 57 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Biswān | 46 mi / 73 km | 1 hr 22 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Raebareli | 46 mi / 74 km | 1 hr 23 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Lāharpur | 60 mi / 97 km | 1 hr 48 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Hardoī | 62 mi / 100 km | 1 hr 51 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Lucknow
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Kanpur, Unnāo, Sītāpur, Ayodhya, Nawābganj. 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 Lucknow include Kanpur, Unnāo, Sītāpur, Ayodhya, Nawābganj. The closest is Kanpur, about 44 miles (71 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.