The 12 Best Day Trips from Chittoor
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 12 good day trips from Chittoor, India, led by Chennai, Vellore, Ambattur. The closest is Vellore, about 40 min by car, and 2 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Chittoor at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai | 129 km E | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Vellore | 33 km S | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Ambattur | 116 km E | 1 hr 50 min | Full-day trip |
| Avadi | 110 km E | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
| Kadapa | 144 km N | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Tirupati | 59 km NE | 1 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Rānipet | 41 km SE | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Hosūr | 147 km W | 2 hr 20 min | Long day or overnight |
| Kanchipuram | 78 km SE | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Madanapalle | 74 km NW | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Tambaram | 116 km E | 1 hr 50 min | Full-day trip |
| Robertsonpet | 93 km W | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Chittoor
- 1
Chennai, India
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car129 km east of Chittoor4 hr round tripKnown for Birla Planetarium.
Also nearby: Tiruvottiyūr, Pallāvaram, Alandur.
- 2
Vellore, India
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car33 km south of Chittoor1 hr 20 min round trip - 3
Ambattur, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car116 km east of Chittoor3 hr 40 min round trip - 4
Avadi, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car110 km east of Chittoor3 hr 30 min round trip - 5
Kadapa, India
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car144 km north of Chittoor4 hr 30 min round trip - 6
Tirupati, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 10 min by car59 km north-east of Chittoor2 hr 20 min round trip - 7
Rānipet, India
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car41 km south-east of Chittoor1 hr 30 min round trip - 8
Hosūr, India
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car147 km west of Chittoor4 hr 40 min round trip - 9
Kanchipuram, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car78 km south-east of Chittoor3 hr round trip - 10
Madanapalle, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car74 km north-west of Chittoor2 hr 50 min round trip - 11
Tambaram, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car116 km east of Chittoor3 hr 40 min round trip - 12
Robertsonpet, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car93 km west of Chittoor2 hr 50 min round trip
A sample day trip: Chittoor to Chennai
A realistic pace for Chennai, 129 km from Chittoor. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 07:30Leave Chittoor
- 09:30Arrive in Chennai (2 hr drive)
- 09:45Birla Planetarium
- 11:45Lunch
- 13:00Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Chennai
- 15:30Head back to Chittoor
- 17:30Home in Chittoor
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Chittoor?
- The best day trips from Chittoor are Chennai, Vellore, Ambattur, Avadi, Kadapa. The closest is Vellore, about 40 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Chittoor?
- Vellore is the closest, 33 km south of Chittoor, roughly 40 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Chittoor?
- 2 places are within about an hour's drive of Chittoor: Vellore (40 min), Rānipet (45 min).
- What is the biggest city near Chittoor for a day out?
- Chennai is the largest city in day-trip range, 129 km east of Chittoor and about 2 hr by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Chittoor?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Hosūr at 147 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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