The 13 Best Day Trips from Orai
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 Orai, India, led by Kanpur, Gwalior, Jhānsi. The closest is Rāth, about 50 min by car, and 2 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Orai at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kanpur | 104 km NE | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Gwalior | 131 km W | 2 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Jhānsi | 106 km SW | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Etāwah | 97 km NW | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Bhind | 92 km NW | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Unnāo | 120 km NE | 1 hr 55 min | Full-day trip |
| Bānda | 105 km SE | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Datia | 106 km W | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Mainpuri | 144 km N | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Mahobā | 89 km SE | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Kannauj | 127 km N | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Auraiya | 53 km N | 1 hr | Half-day trip |
| Rāth | 45 km S | 50 min | Half-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Orai
- 1
Kanpur, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car104 km north-east of Orai3 hr 20 min round tripKnown for Kanpur Zoological Park.
Also nearby: Jājmau, Kanpur Cantonment.
- 2
Gwalior, India
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car131 km west of Orai4 hr 10 min round tripKnown for Gwalior Fort.
- 3
Jhānsi, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car106 km south-west of Orai3 hr 20 min round trip - 4
Etāwah, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car97 km north-west of Orai3 hr round trip - 5
Bhind, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car92 km north-west of Orai2 hr 50 min round trip - 6
Unnāo, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car120 km north-east of Orai3 hr 50 min round trip - 7
Bānda, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car105 km south-east of Orai3 hr 20 min round trip - 8
Datia, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car106 km west of Orai3 hr 20 min round trip - 9
Mainpuri, India
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car144 km north of Orai4 hr 30 min round trip - 10
Mahobā, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car89 km south-east of Orai2 hr 50 min round trip - 11
Kannauj, India
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car127 km north of Orai4 hr round trip - 12
Auraiya, India
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car53 km north of Orai2 hr round trip - 13
Rāth, India
Half-day tripAbout 50 min by car45 km south of Orai1 hr 40 min round trip
A sample day trip: Orai to Kanpur
A realistic pace for Kanpur, 104 km from Orai. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 07:30Leave Orai
- 09:10Arrive in Kanpur (1 hr 40 min drive)
- 09:25Kanpur Zoological Park
- 11:25Lunch
- 12:40Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Kanpur
- 15:10Head back to Orai
- 16:50Home in Orai
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Orai?
- The best day trips from Orai are Kanpur, Gwalior, Jhānsi, Etāwah, Bhind. The closest is Rāth, about 50 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Orai?
- Rāth is the closest, 45 km south of Orai, roughly 50 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Orai?
- 2 places are within about an hour's drive of Orai: Rāth (50 min), Auraiya (1 hr).
- What is the biggest city near Orai for a day out?
- Kanpur is the largest city in day-trip range, 104 km north-east of Orai and about 1 hr 40 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Orai?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Mainpuri at 144 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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