Distance from Prayagraj to Lucknow

The straight-line (great-circle) distance between Prayagraj and Lucknow is 181 kilometres, roughly 26 min by plane at 850 km/h. By road it is about 207 km via NH30 and Ganga Expressway, which takes around 2 h 25 min of driving without stops. The map below shows both routes, and the calculator recomputes them for any other pair of places.

Straight line181 km
By road207 km
Driving time2 h 25 min
Flight time26 min

About this page

This page is for travellers planning a trip from Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh to Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The straight-line distance comes from the haversine formula (great-circle distance). The road distance and driving time are the fastest car route on the OpenStreetMap road network, computed with OSRM; the actual time depends on traffic, stops and the highways you choose. Both cities are in Uttar Pradesh, so the road route is usually direct. Tap "Calculate distance" in the calculator to redraw the route live.

Frequently asked questions

What is the distance from Prayagraj to Lucknow?
In a straight line it is 181 km. By road it is about 207 km, roughly 2 h 25 min of driving.
How long does it take to fly from Prayagraj to Lucknow?
Roughly 26 min: the distance at a cruising speed of 850 km/h plus about 14 minutes for take-off and landing.
How long is the road route between Prayagraj and Lucknow?
About 207 km on the fastest route via NH30 and Ganga Expressway, which takes around 2 h 25 min by car. Tap "Calculate distance" in the calculator to see the route on the map.
Are Prayagraj and Lucknow in the same state?
Yes — both are in Uttar Pradesh.
How is the distance computed?
The straight-line distance uses the haversine (great-circle) formula, which gives the shortest distance between two points on Earth's spherical surface.