Bahawalpur to Khewra Salt Mine
Bahawalpur to Khewra Salt Mine is a long Punjab crossing: about 480 km and typically six and a half hours behind the wheel without long breaks. Most drivers head north on the motorway network through Multan and Lahore belt, then join M-2 toward Islamabad and exit at Chakwal. Same-day returns are tiring; many Bahawalpur families overnight near Chakwal or Kallar Kahar and visit the mine fresh the next morning.
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Bahawalpur
- Province / region
- Punjab
- Country
- Pakistan
- Timezone
- Asia/Karachi
- Elevation
- 122 m
- Latitude
- 29.3956° N
- Longitude
- 71.6836° E
- GPS
- 29.3956° N, 71.6836° E
- Copy: 29.3956, 71.6836
Khewra Salt Mine
- Province / region
- Punjab
- Country
- Pakistan
- Timezone
- Asia/Karachi
- Elevation
- 288 m
- Latitude
- 32.6479389° N
- Longitude
- 73.0083944° E
- GPS
- 32.6479389° N, 73.0083944° E
- Copy: 32.6479389, 73.0083944
Quick summary
- Road distance from Bahawalpur to the PMDC visitor entrance is near 480 km. That crosses southern Punjab, the Multan plain, and the central motorway belt before the Salt Range climb west of Chakwal.
- Khewra is in Jhelum District, far north of Bahawalpur Division. Chakwal city is the usual motorway exit, still 30 km short of the mine.
- Summer heat on the southern motorway sections pushes many drivers to start before dawn. December fog in the Multan-Lahore corridor can slow the middle leg of the journey.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bahawalpur farther from Khewra than Multan?
Yes. Multan is roughly 130 km closer. Bahawalpur drivers add about two hours on the road for the same destination.
Can I reach Khewra from Bahawalpur in one day?
Possible with a very early start, but most visitors prefer an overnight stop near Chakwal and a morning mine visit.
Which motorway should I use from Bahawalpur?
M-5 north to Multan, then M-3/M-4 toward Lahore belt before joining M-2 north. Follow live NHA notices if a section is closed.
How does this compare with driving from Karachi?
Karachi is roughly twice the distance. Bahawalpur is a more manageable long drive but still not a casual day trip.
Is there a direct train to Khewra from Bahawalpur?
No direct tourist service. You would change at a mainline station and still need a taxi from Khewra station or Chakwal.
Best month for Bahawalpur families to visit?
October through March avoids the worst southern heat and makes the long drive more comfortable. The mine interior stays near 18°C year-round.