Lucknow to Kanpur Road Distance: 80 km · 1.5-2 hours · Cab from ₹2,640
Lucknow → Unnao → Kanpur
Darshan timings, ghat-side drops and drivers who know the aarti schedule.
Cab fare, all inclusive
Distance
80km
Drive time
1.5hrs
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Driving Lucknow to Kanpur: what this corridor is like
Timed for darshan
Ram Mandir, Kashi Vishwanath and Har Ki Pauri run on temple time; the driver plans the departure so you arrive for the slot you booked.
Ghat-side drops
Most ghats are foot-only for the last stretch. We drop at the nearest vehicle point and wait, rather than leaving you to find a cab back.
Festival-week fares fixed
Deepotsav, Kanwar season, Chhath — fares are locked when you book, and the driver stays with you across multi-day yatras.
How far is Kanpur from Lucknow?
The distance from Lucknow to Kanpur is 80 km by road via NH-27 / Agra-Lucknow Expressway, and the drive takes about 1.5-2 hours. A one-way AC cab starts from ₹2,640 (sedan), with SUV and Tempo Traveller options also available. Toll and state tax are charged extra at actual.
By Road
80 km
Drive Time
1.5-2 hours
Cab From
₹2,640
Fuel (self-drive)
₹571
Lucknow to Kanpur distance, time & cab fare
- Road distance
- 80 km (50 miles)
- Drive time by cab
- 1.5-2 hours
- Best route / highway
- NH-27 / Agra-Lucknow Expressway
- AC Sedan cab fare Swift Dzire / Etios · 4 seater
- ₹2,640 (₹11/km)
- Ertiga SUV cab fare Maruti Ertiga · 6 seater
- ₹3,100 (₹15/km)
- Innova Crysta cab fare Toyota Innova Crysta · 7 seater
- ₹3,520 (₹18/km)
- Tempo Traveller cab fare 12-seater AC
- ₹3,720 (₹23/km)
- Approx. fuel cost (self-drive)
- ₹571 one-way
* Cab fares are one-way and include fuel & driver. Toll and state tax are extra at actual.
Lucknow to Kanpur: cab vs train vs bus vs flight
A quick comparison of travel time, cost and comfort for the 80 km journey to help you choose the right mode.
Cab / TaxiRecommended
- Travel Time
- 1.5-2 hours
- Cost
- From ₹2,640
- Comfort
- Door-to-door, private, flexible stops
- Best For
- Families, groups, comfort
Train
- Travel Time
- Nearest railhead + timetable
- Cost
- Budget (subject to availability)
- Comfort
- Fixed timing, station-to-station
- Best For
- Solo budget travellers
Bus
- Travel Time
- 3-2 hrs
- Cost
- Most economical
- Comfort
- Shared, fixed stops
- Best For
- Backpackers, low budget
Flight
- Travel Time
- Nearest airport + transfers
- Cost
- Highest
- Comfort
- Fastest leg, transfers both ends
- Best For
- Long distances, time-critical
For Lucknow to Kanpur, a private cab offers door-to-door pickup, no fixed timetable and the freedom to stop anywhere en route.
Lucknow to Kanpur cab fare
Fuel and driver included · Tolls and taxes extra
Sedan
Swift Dzire / Etios · 4 Seater
Ertiga SUV
Maruti Ertiga · 6 Seater
Innova Crysta
Toyota Innova Crysta · 7 Seater
Tempo Traveller
12-Seater AC · 12 Seater
* Toll & state tax extra at actual. Fares based on 80 km one-way.
Tips from drivers who run this route every week
Best time to travel
Year-round.
Local insider tip
Kanpur is UP's industrial hub. Green Park Stadium is a famous cricket venue.
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Lucknow to Kanpur FAQs
What is the distance from Lucknow to Kanpur by road?
The road distance from Lucknow to Kanpur is 80 km via NH-27 / Agra-Lucknow Expressway, running through Unnao. That is the driving distance a car actually covers, not the straight-line distance.
How long does it take to drive from Lucknow to Kanpur?
About 1.5-2 hours via NH-27 / Agra-Lucknow Expressway in normal traffic. Starting at 5-6 AM clears the city before it fills and usually saves most of an hour against a 9 AM departure.
How much does a cab from Lucknow to Kanpur cost?
A cab from Lucknow to Kanpur starts at ₹2,640 for an AC sedan, ₹3,100 for an Ertiga, ₹3,520 for an Innova Crysta and ₹3,720 for a 12-seater Tempo Traveller. At 80 km this is quoted on the 4 hr / 40 km local package, with distance past 40 km added at the per-km rate. Toll and state tax are extra at actual.
Where can you stop between Lucknow and Kanpur?
Unnao is the practical halt on this route - the right place for food, fuel and a restroom break on a 1.5-2 hours drive.
What is the best time to travel from Lucknow to Kanpur?
Year-round. For the drive itself, starting early leaves you daylight at the Kanpur end, which matters more than the season on a route like this.
Is a one-way or round-trip cab better from Lucknow to Kanpur?
For a 80 km run the local package usually covers both legs, so the question is how long you need the car rather than which direction. Hourly retention beats two separate drops if you are returning the same day.
What is the approximate fuel cost from Lucknow to Kanpur?
Self-driving Lucknow to Kanpur costs roughly ₹571 in fuel one way at about 14 km/l. A Triveni cab includes fuel in the fare, so toll and state tax are the only extras.
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