Distance between Chennai and Kodaikanal

The distance from Chennai to Kodaikanal is 322 miles by road including 13 miles on motorways. Road takes approximately 7 hours and 15 minutes and goes through Nolambur, Karampakkam, Guduvancheri, Maraimalainagar, Mahindra City, Maduranthakam and Tindivanam.

Shortest distance by air 273 mi ✈️
Car route length 322.5 mi 🚗
Driving time 7 h 15 min
Fuel amount 11 gal
Fuel cost 41.9 USD
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City
Town
Village
Hamlet
Motorway
Primary
Secondary
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Point Distance Time Fuel
Chennai 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
NH4 9 mi, 10 min
Nolambur 9 mi 0:10 10 min 0.3 gal
NH4 3 mi, 03 min
Karampakkam 12 mi 0:14 14 min 0.3 gal
NH32 16 mi, 17 min
Guduvancheri 28 mi 0:31 31 min 0.9 gal
NH32 4 mi, 04 min
Maraimalainagar 32 mi 0:35 35 min 1.0 gal
NH32 4 mi, 04 min
Mahindra City 35 mi 0:40 40 min 1.1 gal
NH32 21 mi, 24 min
Maduranthakam 57 mi 1:04 1 h 04 min 1.5 gal
NH32 27 mi, 33 min
Tindivanam 84 mi 1:37 1 h 37 min 2.7 gal
NH132 NH38 49 mi, 57 min
Ulundurpettai 133 mi 2:35 2 h 35 min 4.3 gal
NH38 203 mi, 4 h 39 min
Kodaikanal 336 mi 7:15 7 h 15 min 11.2 gal
City
Town
Village
Hamlet
Motorway
Primary
Secondary
Unclassified
Point Distance Time Fuel
Chennai 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
NH4 9 mi, 10 min
Nolambur 9 mi 0:10 10 min 0.3 gal
NH4 3 mi, 03 min
Karampakkam 12 mi 0:14 14 min 0.3 gal
9 mi, 09 min
Kannadapalayam 21 mi 0:23 23 min 0.7 gal
NH32 7 mi, 08 min
Guduvancheri 28 mi 0:31 31 min 0.9 gal
NH32 4 mi, 04 min
Maraimalainagar 32 mi 0:35 35 min 1.0 gal
NH32 4 mi, 04 min
Mahindra City 35 mi 0:40 40 min 1.1 gal
NH32 21 mi, 24 min
Maduranthakam 57 mi 1:04 1 h 04 min 1.5 gal
NH32 27 mi, 33 min
Tindivanam 84 mi 1:37 1 h 37 min 2.7 gal
NH132 12 mi, 14 min
Vikravandi 96 mi 1:52 1 h 52 min 3.2 gal
NH132 6 mi, 06 min
Mundiyambakkam 101 mi 1:58 1 h 58 min 3.4 gal
NH132 NH38 13 mi, 14 min
Arasur 114 mi 2:13 2 h 13 min 3.8 gal
NH38 4 mi, 04 min
Madapattu 118 mi 2:18 2 h 18 min 4.0 gal
NH38 15 mi, 17 min
Ulundurpettai 133 mi 2:35 2 h 35 min 4.3 gal
NH38 14 mi, 16 min
Veppur 147 mi 2:52 2 h 52 min 4.8 gal
NH38 9 mi, 11 min
Tholudur 157 mi 3:03 3 h 03 min 5.2 gal
NH38 8 mi, 10 min
Ranjangudi 165 mi 3:13 3 h 13 min 5.5 gal
NH38 7 mi, 08 min
Perambalur 173 mi 3:22 3 h 22 min 5.8 gal
NH38 24 mi, 26 min
Samayapuram 197 mi 3:48 3 h 48 min 6.6 gal
NH38 17 mi, 22 min
Kuttapatti 214 mi 4:11 4 h 11 min 7.2 gal
NH83 17 mi, 20 min
Manapparai 231 mi 4:32 4 h 32 min 7.8 gal
NH83 12 mi, 14 min
Vaiyampatti 243 mi 4:46 4 h 46 min 8.0 gal
NH83 11 mi, 12 min
Naduppatty 253 mi 4:59 4 h 59 min 8.6 gal
NH83 1 mi, 01 min
Kalpatty 255 mi 5:00 5 h 00 min 8.6 gal
NH83 7 mi, 09 min
Ayilur 262 mi 5:09 5 h 09 min 8.7 gal
NH83 13 mi, 15 min
Dindigul 275 mi 5:25 5 h 25 min 9.3 gal
NH183 11 mi, 13 min
Sembatti 285 mi 5:39 5 h 39 min 9.7 gal
NH183 22 mi, 31 min
Moolaiyar 307 mi 6:10 6 h 10 min 9.9 gal
SH156 21 mi, 38 min
Perumal Malai 327 mi 6:49 6 h 49 min 11.1 gal
SH156 9 mi, 25 min
Kodaikanal 336 mi 7:15 7 h 15 min 11.2 gal

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to drive from Chennai to Kodaikanal?

Fuel cost: 41.9 USD

This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 322.5 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.82 USD / gal)

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How long is a car ride from Chennai to Kodaikanal?

Driving time: 7 h 15 min

This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.

  • 8 mi with a maximum speed 62 mph = 7 min
  • 65 mi with a maximum speed 56 mph = 1 h 9 min
  • 231 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 4 h 38 min
  • 10 mi with a maximum speed 43 mph = 13 min
  • 7 mi with a maximum speed 31 mph = 13 min
  • 16 mi with a maximum speed 19 mph = 52 min

The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.

How far is Chennai to Kodaikanal by land?

The distance between Chennai and Kodaikanal is 322.5 mi by road including 13 mi on motorways.

Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Chennai and Kodaikanal respectively.

How far is Chennai to Kodaikanal by plane?

The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Chennai and Kodaikanal is 272.8 mi.

This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Chennai and Kodaikanal respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.

How many hours is Chennai from Kodaikanal by plane?

Boeing 737 airliner needs 32 min to cover the distance of 273 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.

Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 1 h 59 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.

How long is a helicopter ride from Chennai to Kodaikanal?

Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 1 h 49 min to cover the distance of 273 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.

Popular "Robinson R44" needs 2 h 5 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.

What city is halfway between Chennai and Kodaikanal?

The halfway point between Chennai and Kodaikanal is Ranjangudi. It is located about 4 mi from the exact midpoint by road.

The distance from Ranjangudi to Chennai is 165 mi and driving will take about 3 h 13 min. The road between Ranjangudi and Kodaikanal has length 158 mi and will take approximately 4 h 1 min.

The other cities located close to halfway point:

  • Tholudur is in 157 mi from Chennai and 166 mi from Kodaikanal
  • Perambalur is in 173 mi from Chennai and 150 mi from Kodaikanal
  • Veppur is in 147 mi from Chennai and 175 mi from Kodaikanal

Where is Chennai in relation to Kodaikanal?

Chennai is located 273 mi north-east of Kodaikanal.

Chennai has geographic coordinates: latitude 13.08017, longitude 80.28382.

Kodaikanal has geographic coordinates: latitude 10.23512, longitude 77.49383.

Which highway goes from Chennai to Kodaikanal?

The route from Chennai to Kodaikanal follows NH38.

Other minor sections pass along the road:

  • NH83: 60 mi
  • NH32: 60 mi
  • NH132: 22 mi
  • SH156: 17 mi
  • NH183: 10 mi
  • NH4: 6 mi
  • NH332: 2 mi
  • 136: 2 mi
  • NH81: 2 mi
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