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The 13 Best Day Trips from Lucknow

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

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There are 13 good day trips from Lucknow, India, led by Kanpur, Farrukhābād, Raebareli. The closest is Unnāo, about 1 hr by car, and 1 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Lucknow at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Kanpur71 km SW1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Farrukhābād146 km NW2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Raebareli74 km SE1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Bahraigh105 km NE1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Sītāpur84 km N1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Unnāo54 km SW1 hrHalf-day trip
Fyzābād122 km E1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Lakhīmpur124 km N1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Gondā City107 km E1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Hardoī100 km NW1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Balrāmpur141 km NE2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Kannauj102 km W1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Bela148 km SE2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight

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

The best day trips from Lucknow

  1. 1

    Kanpur, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car71 km south-west of Lucknow2 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for Kanpur Zoological Park.

    Also nearby: Jājmau, Kanpur Cantonment.

  2. 2

    Farrukhābād, India

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car146 km north-west of Lucknow4 hr 30 min round trip
  3. 3

    Raebareli, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car74 km south-east of Lucknow2 hr 50 min round trip
  4. 4

    Bahraigh, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car105 km north-east of Lucknow3 hr 20 min round trip
  5. 5

    Sītāpur, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car84 km north of Lucknow2 hr 40 min round trip
  6. 6

    Unnāo, India

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car54 km south-west of Lucknow2 hr round trip
  7. 7

    Fyzābād, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car122 km east of Lucknow3 hr 50 min round trip
  8. 8

    Lakhīmpur, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car124 km north of Lucknow3 hr 50 min round trip
  9. 9

    Gondā City, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car107 km east of Lucknow3 hr 20 min round trip
  10. 10

    Hardoī, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car100 km north-west of Lucknow3 hr 10 min round trip
  11. 11

    Balrāmpur, India

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car141 km north-east of Lucknow4 hr 20 min round trip
  12. 12

    Kannauj, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car102 km west of Lucknow3 hr 10 min round trip
  13. 13

    Bela, India

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car148 km south-east of Lucknow4 hr 40 min round trip

A sample day trip: Lucknow to Kanpur

A realistic pace for Kanpur, 71 km from Lucknow. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Lucknow
  2. 09:50Arrive in Kanpur (1 hr 20 min drive)
  3. 10:05Kanpur Zoological Park
  4. 12:05Lunch
  5. 13:20Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Kanpur
  6. 15:50Head back to Lucknow
  7. 17:10Home in Lucknow

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Lucknow?
The best day trips from Lucknow are Kanpur, Farrukhābād, Raebareli, Bahraigh, Sītāpur. The closest is Unnāo, about 1 hr away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Lucknow?
Unnāo is the closest, 54 km south-west of Lucknow, roughly 1 hr by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Lucknow?
One place is within about an hour's drive of Lucknow: Unnāo (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Lucknow for a day out?
Kanpur is the largest city in day-trip range, 71 km south-west of Lucknow and about 1 hr 20 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Lucknow?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Bela 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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