Khewra Salt Mine Distance from Gujranwala

How far is Khewra from Gujranwala?

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.

Gujranwala to Khewra route

Join M-2 from Gujranwala via the Kamoke or Gujranwala interchange depending on your starting neighbourhood. Head south toward Lahore or north toward Islamabad. Both directions reach Chakwal interchange, but southbound via Lahore is longer.

The faster route for most Gujranwala addresses: drive north on M-2 toward Islamabad, pass Kharian and Bhera, stop at Kallar Kahar service area if needed, exit Chakwal, then turn west for 30 km.

The final leg through Salt Range foothills is winding but paved. Brown PMDC signage marks the mine entrance. Our Sialkot distance page covers the neighbouring northeast corridor for comparison.

See motorway exit details and mine location notes before you leave Gujranwala.

Driving tips from Gujranwala

Start before 7 AM for a same-day return with time underground. Allow 3.5 hours each way plus 2 to 3 hours at the mine.

Fill fuel in Gujranwala or at Kallar Kahar service area on M-2. Pumps are sparse after the Chakwal exit on the hill road.

Download offline maps. Mobile signal weakens in parts of the Salt Range near Khewra town.

Bus and day-trip options

Daewoo and Faisal Movers run from Gujranwala toward Lahore and Rawalpindi. Transfer to a Chakwal-bound bus or hire a taxi from Chakwal bus stands for the final 30 km.

Pakistan Railways serves Khewra station about 3 km from the mine. Trains from Gujranwala usually route through Lahore or Rawalpindi. See our train guide for schedules.

Gujranwala families often combine the mine visit with Katas Raj Temples by staying overnight in Chakwal. Check opening hours before you plan dates.