Faisalabad to Khewra Salt Mine
Khewra Salt Mine distance from Faisalabad is approximately 200 km by road, about 3.5 hours depending on whether you use M-4 to connect to M-2 or cross through Sargodha-area highways. All main routes converge on the Chakwal interchange and the final 30 km west to Khewra town in Jhelum District.
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Faisalabad
- Province / region
- Punjab
- Country
- Pakistan
- Timezone
- Asia/Karachi
- Elevation
- 184 m
- Latitude
- 31.4504° N
- Longitude
- 73.135° E
- GPS
- 31.4504° N, 73.135° E
- Copy: 31.4504, 73.135
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
- The driving distance from Faisalabad to Khewra Salt Mine is roughly 200 km along motorway and local roads. Straight-line distance across the Salt Range is shorter, but vehicles follow the M-4 and M-2 corridor north before turning west at Chakwal.
- Khewra sits in Jhelum District , not Faisalabad District. Chakwal city, your motorway exit, is the nearest major urban base about 30 km east of the mine.
- Industrial traffic around Faisalabad's ring road and the M-4 entry at Pindi Bhattian slows departures during morning rush hours.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Khewra from Faisalabad?
Approximately 200 km by road, about 3.5 hours via M-4 and M-2.
Which motorway should I use from Faisalabad?
M-4 west to Pindi Bhattian, then M-2 north to Chakwal interchange. That is the usual corridor for Faisalabad drivers.
Is a day trip from Faisalabad realistic?
Possible with an early start, but an overnight stay near Chakwal is more comfortable on weekends.
Is the Sargodha route faster?
Usually no. M-4 to M-2 avoids town traffic in Sargodha and keeps you on divided motorway for most of the trip.
Is the mine in Faisalabad District?
No. Khewra is in Jhelum District west of the Salt Range. Faisalabad is in central Punjab, east of the range.
Where should I refuel?
Fill up in Faisalabad or at Pindi Bhattian and Kallar Kahar service areas on M-2. Pumps are sparse after the Chakwal exit.