The 13 Best Day Trips from Lucknow
How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.
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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.
Built from 13 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.
Day trips from Lucknow
- 1
Kanpur, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car71 km south-west of LucknowKnown for Kanpur Zoological Park.
- 2
Farrukhābād, India
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car146 km north-west of Lucknow - 3
Raebareli, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car74 km south-east of Lucknow - 4
Bahraigh, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car105 km north-east of Lucknow - 5
Sītāpur, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car84 km north of Lucknow - 6
Unnāo, India
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car54 km south-west of Lucknow - 7
Fyzābād, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car122 km east of Lucknow - 8
Lakhīmpur, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car124 km north of Lucknow - 9
Gondā City, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car107 km east of Lucknow - 10
Hardoī, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car100 km north-west of Lucknow - 11
Balrāmpur, India
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car141 km north-east of Lucknow - 12
Kannauj, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car102 km west of Lucknow - 13
Bela, India
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car148 km south-east of Lucknow
A sample day: Lucknow to Kanpur
- 08:30Leave Lucknow
- 09:50Arrive in Kanpur (1 hr 20 min drive)
- 10:05Kanpur Zoological Park
- 12:05Lunch
- 13:20Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Kanpur
- 15:50Head back to Lucknow
- 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.
- Where can I go for a weekend from Lucknow?
- For a weekend away from Lucknow, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Bela (148 km, 2 hr 20 min), Farrukhābād (146 km, 2 hr 15 min), Balrāmpur (141 km, 2 hr 10 min), Lakhīmpur (124 km, 1 hr 55 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
- 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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