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The 14 Best Day Trips from Eluru

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 14 good day trips from Eluru, India, led by Vijayawada, Guntur, Kākināda. The closest is Gudivāda, about 40 min by car, and 4 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Eluru at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Vijayawada54 km SW1 hrHalf-day trip
Guntur83 km SW1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Kākināda124 km E1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Rajamahendravaram79 km NE1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Khammam118 km NW1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Machilīpatnam59 km S1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Thenali72 km SW1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Bhimavaram49 km SE55 minHalf-day trip
Gudivāda33 km S40 minHalf-day trip
Narasaraopet124 km SW1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Tadepalligudem46 km E55 minHalf-day trip
Chilakalūrupet122 km SW1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Chīrāla127 km SW2 hrFull-day trip
Palakollu70 km E1 hr 20 minFull-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Eluru

  1. 1

    Vijayawada, India

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car54 km south-west of Eluru2 hr round trip

    Known for Statue of Social Justice.

    Also nearby: Mangalagiri.

  2. 2

    Guntur, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car83 km south-west of Eluru2 hr 40 min round trip
  3. 3

    Kākināda, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car124 km east of Eluru3 hr 50 min round trip
  4. 4

    Rajamahendravaram, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car79 km north-east of Eluru3 hr round trip
  5. 5

    Khammam, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car118 km north-west of Eluru3 hr 40 min round trip
  6. 6

    Machilīpatnam, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car59 km south of Eluru2 hr 20 min round trip
  7. 7

    Thenali, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car72 km south-west of Eluru2 hr 50 min round trip
  8. 8

    Bhimavaram, India

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car49 km south-east of Eluru1 hr 50 min round trip
  9. 9

    Gudivāda, India

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car33 km south of Eluru1 hr 20 min round trip
  10. 10

    Narasaraopet, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car124 km south-west of Eluru3 hr 50 min round trip
  11. 11

    Tadepalligudem, India

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car46 km east of Eluru1 hr 50 min round trip
  12. 12

    Chilakalūrupet, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car122 km south-west of Eluru3 hr 50 min round trip
  13. 13

    Chīrāla, India

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car127 km south-west of Eluru4 hr round trip
  14. 14

    Palakollu, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car70 km east of Eluru2 hr 40 min round trip

A sample day trip: Eluru to Vijayawada

A realistic pace for Vijayawada, 54 km from Eluru. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Eluru
  2. 09:30Arrive in Vijayawada (1 hr drive)
  3. 09:45Statue of Social Justice
  4. 11:45Lunch
  5. 13:00Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Vijayawada
  6. 15:30Head back to Eluru
  7. 16:30Home in Eluru

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Eluru?
The best day trips from Eluru are Vijayawada, Guntur, Kākināda, Rajamahendravaram, Khammam. The closest is Gudivāda, about 40 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Eluru?
Gudivāda is the closest, 33 km south of Eluru, roughly 40 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Eluru?
4 places are within about an hour's drive of Eluru: Gudivāda (40 min), Tadepalligudem (55 min), Bhimavaram (55 min), Vijayawada (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Eluru for a day out?
Vijayawada is the largest city in day-trip range, 54 km south-west of Eluru and about 1 hr by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Eluru?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Chīrāla at 127 km, around 2 hr by car.

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