Peshawar to Khewra Salt Mine
Khewra Salt Mine distance from Peshawar is approximately 280 km by road, about 4.5 hours via M-1 south toward Islamabad, then M-2 south to Chakwal interchange and the final 30 km west to Khewra town in Jhelum District. KPK travellers cross the Potohar Plateau before descending toward the Salt Range.
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Peshawar
- Province / region
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
- Country
- Pakistan
- Timezone
- Asia/Karachi
- Elevation
- 331 m
- Latitude
- 34.0151° N
- Longitude
- 71.5249° E
- GPS
- 34.0151° N, 71.5249° E
- Copy: 34.0151, 71.5249
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 Peshawar to Khewra Salt Mine is approximately 280 km along M-1, M-2, and local roads. That is longer than the Islamabad trip because you cover the full M-1 run from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa into Punjab first.
- Khewra sits in Jhelum District , not KPK. Chakwal city, your motorway exit, lies in Punjab about 30 km east of the mine.
- Friday afternoon traffic near Peshawar Torkham Highway junction and the M-1 toll plazas adds 30 to 45 minutes during peak hours.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Khewra from Peshawar?
Approximately 280 km by road, about 4.5 hours via M-1 and M-2.
Do I pass Islamabad on the way?
Yes. M-1 ends near the twin cities, where you join M-2 south toward Chakwal before turning west to Khewra.
Is a day trip from Peshawar realistic?
Possible with a 5 AM departure, but an overnight stay in Chakwal is easier on your schedule and safer for night driving.
Which M-1 interchange connects to M-2?
Burhan interchange is the usual link between M-1 north-south traffic and M-2 toward Lahore. Follow signs for Lahore southbound.
Is the mine in KPK?
No. Khewra is in Jhelum District, Punjab, on the western side of the Salt Range south of the Potohar Plateau.
Does winter weather affect the Peshawar route?
Yes. Fog on M-1 near Attock and rain on the Chakwal-Khewra hill road slow travel between November and February.