Gujranwala to Khewra Salt Mine
Khewra Salt Mine distance from Gujranwala is approximately 230 km by road, about 3.5 hours via M-2 south toward Chakwal interchange, then 30 km west on the Chakwal-Khewra road to the mine entrance in Jhelum District. Gujranwala sits on the central Punjab motorway spine, closer to M-2 than Sialkot to the northeast.
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Gujranwala
- Province / region
- Punjab
- Country
- Pakistan
- Timezone
- Asia/Karachi
- Elevation
- 226 m
- Latitude
- 32.1877° N
- Longitude
- 74.1945° E
- GPS
- 32.1877° N, 74.1945° E
- Copy: 32.1877, 74.1945
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 Gujranwala to Khewra Salt Mine is roughly 230 km along M-2 and local roads. Gujranwala is about 30 km closer than Lahore because you join the motorway sooner on the Islamabad-Lahore corridor.
- Khewra sits in Jhelum District , west of Chakwal city. Gujranwala is in northeast Punjab, so your trip heads south on M-2 before exiting west at Chakwal.
- Weekend traffic near Gujranwala Cantt and the GT Road approach to M-2 interchanges adds 15 to 30 minutes during peak hours.
Frequently asked questions
Is Gujranwala closer to Khewra than Lahore?
Yes, slightly. Gujranwala is roughly 230 km versus about 260 km from Lahore because you access M-2 sooner.
Can I day-trip from Gujranwala?
Yes with an early start. Allow 3.5 hours each way plus 2 to 3 hours at the mine for the underground tour.
Should I drive north or south on M-2 from Gujranwala?
North toward Islamabad is usually faster. South through Lahore adds distance even though both routes reach Chakwal interchange eventually.
How does Gujranwala compare to Sialkot for drive time?
Gujranwala is about 20 km closer. Sialkot drivers detour west through Wazirabad before joining M-2 south.
Is the mine in Gujranwala District?
No. Khewra is in Jhelum District west of the Salt Range. Chakwal is your motorway exit city.
Which M-2 service area should I use?
Kallar Kahar is the best stop before the Chakwal exit. It has fuel, food, and restrooms beside the motorway.