Sargodha to Khewra Salt Mine
Sargodha sits closer to Khewra Salt Mine than almost any other Punjab city on this list. The drive is roughly 135 km and usually takes about two and a half hours when M-2 traffic is light. You join the motorway near Bhera, head north past Kallar Kahar, exit at Chakwal, then follow the familiar 30 km hill road west into Khewra town, Jhelum District.
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Sargodha
- Province / region
- Punjab
- Country
- Pakistan
- Timezone
- Asia/Karachi
- Elevation
- 190 m
- Latitude
- 32.0836° N
- Longitude
- 72.6711° E
- GPS
- 32.0836° N, 72.6711° E
- Copy: 32.0836, 72.6711
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 Sargodha to the PMDC visitor entrance is about 135 km. That is shorter than the Lahore or Islamabad runs because Sargodha already sits on the western Punjab plain facing the Salt Range.
- Khewra is in Jhelum District, not Sargodha District. Chakwal city, your motorway exit, lies in the neighbouring district and acts as the gateway for most Sargodha drivers.
- Citrus harvest season (November through February) brings extra truck traffic on the Bhera link road. Add 20 minutes if you leave Sargodha after mid-morning during peak loading weeks.
Frequently asked questions
Is Sargodha closer to Khewra than Lahore?
Yes. Sargodha is roughly 130 km closer than Lahore by road, with a drive time about 90 minutes shorter under normal traffic.
Which M-2 exit should I use from Sargodha?
Chakwal interchange northbound. Some apps suggest Lilla or Kallar Kahar; both feed into the same Chakwal-Khewra road west.
Can I visit Khewra and return to Sargodha the same day?
Yes, with an early start. Leave before 7 AM, allow 2.5 hours each way, and plan 2 to 3 hours at the mine.
Is there a direct bus from Sargodha to Khewra?
No regular direct service. Use intercity coaches to Chakwal or Bhera, then a local taxi or van for the final leg.
Does the route pass Khushab?
The fastest route uses the Bhera M-2 link, not through Khushab city centre. Older GT Road options exist but add time.
How does this compare to driving from Faisalabad?
Sargodha is about 70 km closer than Faisalabad to Khewra. Faisalabad drivers usually join M-2 farther south at Pindi Bhattian.