The 14 Best Day Trips from Gwalior

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There are 14 good day trips from Gwalior, India, led by Agra, Jhānsi, Etāwah. The closest is Morena, about 40 min by car, and 1 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 14 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Gwalior

  1. 1

    Agra, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car107 km north of Gwalior

    Known for एतमाद-उद-दौला का मक़बरा.

  2. 2

    Jhānsi, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car95 km south-east of Gwalior
  3. 3

    Etāwah, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car104 km north-east of Gwalior
  4. 4

    Bharatpur, India

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car129 km north-west of Gwalior
  5. 5

    Morena, India

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car35 km north-west of Gwalior
  6. 6

    Bhind, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car72 km north-east of Gwalior
  7. 7

    Shivpuri, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car103 km south-west of Gwalior
  8. 8

    Orai, India

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car131 km east of Gwalior
  9. 9

    Dhaulpur, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car59 km north-west of Gwalior
  10. 10

    Gangāpur, India

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car148 km west of Gwalior
  11. 11

    Hindaun, India

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car126 km north-west of Gwalior
  12. 12

    Datia, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car68 km south-east of Gwalior
  13. 13

    Shikohābād, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car106 km north-east of Gwalior
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    Mainpuri, India

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car140 km north-east of Gwalior

A sample day: Gwalior to Agra

  1. 07:30Leave Gwalior
  2. 09:10Arrive in Agra (1 hr 40 min drive)
  3. 09:25एतमाद-उद-दौला का मक़बरा
  4. 11:25Lunch
  5. 12:40Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Agra
  6. 15:10Head back to Gwalior
  7. 16:50Home in Gwalior

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Gwalior?
The best day trips from Gwalior are Agra, Jhānsi, Etāwah, Bharatpur, Morena. The closest is Morena, about 40 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Gwalior?
Morena is the closest, 35 km north-west of Gwalior, roughly 40 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Gwalior?
One place is within about an hour's drive of Gwalior: Morena (40 min).
What is the biggest city near Gwalior for a day out?
Agra is the largest city in day-trip range, 107 km north of Gwalior and about 1 hr 40 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
Where can I go for a weekend from Gwalior?
For a weekend away from Gwalior, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Gangāpur (148 km, 2 hr 20 min), Mainpuri (140 km, 2 hr 10 min), Orai (131 km, 2 hr 5 min), Bharatpur (129 km, 2 hr). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Gwalior?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Gangāpur at 148 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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