Sheikhupura to Khewra Salt Mine
Sheikhupura sits between Lahore and Gujranwala, so the Khewra Salt Mine run feels like a shorter Lahore day trip without crossing the city core. Distance is about 225 km with a typical drive time near three and a half hours. You usually reach M-2 through the Sheikhupura interchange or by cutting across to the Lahore ring road, then head north past Kallar Kahar and exit at Chakwal.
Drive route planner
Live distance and drive time with motorway notes. Confirm road conditions on the day you travel.
Calculating route…
Sheikhupura
- Province / region
- Punjab
- Country
- Pakistan
- Timezone
- Asia/Karachi
- Elevation
- 236 m
- Latitude
- 31.7131° N
- Longitude
- 73.9783° E
- GPS
- 31.7131° N, 73.9783° E
- Copy: 31.7131, 73.9783
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 paved road distance from Sheikhupura to the mine entrance is roughly 225 km. Khewra is in Jhelum District at the western edge of the Salt Range, not inside Sheikhupura District.
- Sheikhupura's steel rerolling mills and poultry feed plants line the roads toward M-2. Morning shift traffic between 7 and 9 AM can slow the first 30 km even on weekends.
- You save about 35 km compared with starting inside Lahore city because you skip inner-ring congestion at Thokar Niaz Baig, though toll plaza queues still happen on busy Saturdays.
Frequently asked questions
Is Sheikhupura closer to Khewra than Lahore?
Yes, by roughly 30 to 40 km depending on your starting point in each city. Drive time is usually 30 to 45 minutes shorter than from central Lahore.
Which interchange is best from Sheikhupura?
Sheikhupura interchange on M-2 if you are north of the city. Southern neighbourhoods sometimes connect faster via Lahore eastern bypass.
Is Khewra Salt Mine open on Sunday from Sheikhupura?
Schedules change without notice. Read the PMDC notice board at the gate on the day you travel. See our opening days guide for weekday patterns.
How does Sheikhupura compare with Gujranwala for distance?
Gujranwala is slightly farther northeast. Expect 15 to 25 extra minutes from Gujranwala on similar M-2 routing.
Can I do a same-day return from Sheikhupura?
Yes with an early start. Budget about seven hours total: 3.5 hours driving each way plus 2 hours at the mine.
Where is the mine relative to Chakwal?
About 30 km west of Chakwal city in Jhelum District. Chakwal is only the motorway exit, not the mine location.