The 14 Best Day Trips from Guntur
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 Guntur, India, led by Vijayawada, Eluru, Ongole. The closest is Thenali, about 30 min by car, and 5 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Guntur at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vijayawada | 31 km NE | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Eluru | 83 km NE | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Ongole | 99 km SW | 1 hr 35 min | Full-day trip |
| Khammam | 111 km N | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
| Machilīpatnam | 74 km E | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Thenali | 20 km E | 30 min | Half-day trip |
| Bhimavaram | 117 km E | 1 hr 50 min | Full-day trip |
| Gudivāda | 59 km E | 1 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Narasaraopet | 44 km W | 50 min | Half-day trip |
| Tadepalligudem | 128 km NE | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Suriāpet | 129 km NW | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Miryalaguda | 115 km NW | 1 hr 50 min | Full-day trip |
| Chilakalūrupet | 39 km SW | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Chīrāla | 54 km S | 1 hr | Half-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Guntur
- 1
Vijayawada, India
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car31 km north-east of Guntur1 hr 10 min round tripKnown for Statue of Social Justice.
Also nearby: Mangalagiri.
- 2
Eluru, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car83 km north-east of Guntur2 hr 40 min round trip - 3
Ongole, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car99 km south-west of Guntur3 hr 10 min round trip - 4
Khammam, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car111 km north of Guntur3 hr 30 min round trip - 5
Machilīpatnam, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car74 km east of Guntur2 hr 50 min round trip - 6
Thenali, India
Half-day tripAbout 30 min by car20 km east of Guntur1 hr round trip - 7
Bhimavaram, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car117 km east of Guntur3 hr 40 min round trip - 8
Gudivāda, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 10 min by car59 km east of Guntur2 hr 20 min round trip - 9
Narasaraopet, India
Half-day tripAbout 50 min by car44 km west of Guntur1 hr 40 min round trip - 10
Tadepalligudem, India
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car128 km north-east of Guntur4 hr round trip - 11
Suriāpet, India
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car129 km north-west of Guntur4 hr round trip - 12
Miryalaguda, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car115 km north-west of Guntur3 hr 40 min round trip - 13
Chilakalūrupet, India
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car39 km south-west of Guntur1 hr 30 min round trip - 14
Chīrāla, India
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car54 km south of Guntur2 hr round trip
A sample day trip: Guntur to Vijayawada
A realistic pace for Vijayawada, 31 km from Guntur. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave Guntur
- 09:05Arrive in Vijayawada (35 min drive)
- 09:20Statue of Social Justice
- 11:20Lunch
- 12:35Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Vijayawada
- 15:05Head back to Guntur
- 15:40Home in Guntur
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Guntur?
- The best day trips from Guntur are Vijayawada, Eluru, Ongole, Khammam, Machilīpatnam. The closest is Thenali, about 30 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Guntur?
- Thenali is the closest, 20 km east of Guntur, roughly 30 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Guntur?
- 5 places are within about an hour's drive of Guntur: Thenali (30 min), Vijayawada (35 min), Chilakalūrupet (45 min), Narasaraopet (50 min), Chīrāla (1 hr).
- What is the biggest city near Guntur for a day out?
- Vijayawada is the largest city in day-trip range, 31 km north-east of Guntur and about 35 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Guntur?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Suriāpet at 129 km, around 2 hr by car.
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