Agra to Delhi Road Distance: 230 km · 3-4 hours · Cab from ₹3,300
Agra → Mathura → Delhi
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Distance
230km
Drive time
3hrs
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Driving Agra to Delhi: what this corridor is like
Expressway-first routing
Delhi–Meerut, Dwarka and Yamuna expressways change the drive time by an hour; the driver picks the one that is open, not the one on the map.
Airport and terminal exact
IGI T1, T2, T3, Jewar and Hindon each have their own pickup zone and fare; the booking names the terminal so nobody circles.
Night and early-morning runs
The NCR fleet runs 24×7 with no night surcharge — the same fare at 3 AM as at 3 PM.
What the Agra to Delhi road is actually like
Agra is the easiest long drive out of Delhi because the Yamuna Expressway does nearly all the work. You leave on the Noida Expressway, clear Pari Chowk at Greater Noida, and from there it is six flat lanes running past Jewar with fields on either side. Speed cameras are live along its length, so the driver holds a steady hundred rather than racing. The halt worth making is Mathura, off the expressway an hour short of Agra, for peda and tea; the only slow part of the day is Agra city itself, which is why we park near Shilpgram and send you on by e-rickshaw to the Taj. What changes with the season is the fog. From December into January the expressway can be blanketed at dawn and the driver has to crawl on fog lamps, the one time a sunrise plan is best given up. In summer the sun is brutal by ten, and in the monsoon it is Agra's own streets, not the expressway, that hold water.
How far is Delhi from Agra?
The distance from Agra to Delhi is 230 km by road via Yamuna Expressway, and the drive takes about 3-4 hours. A one-way AC cab starts from ₹3,300 (sedan), with SUV and Tempo Traveller options also available. Toll and state tax are charged extra at actual.
By Road
230 km
Drive Time
3-4 hours
Cab From
₹3,300
Fuel (self-drive)
₹1,643
Agra to Delhi distance, time & cab fare
- Road distance
- 230 km (143 miles)
- Drive time by cab
- 3-4 hours
- Best route / highway
- Yamuna Expressway
- AC Sedan cab fare Swift Dzire / Etios · 4 seater
- ₹3,300 (₹11/km)
- Ertiga SUV cab fare Maruti Ertiga · 6 seater
- ₹4,500 (₹15/km)
- Innova Crysta cab fare Toyota Innova Crysta · 7 seater
- ₹5,400 (₹18/km)
- Tempo Traveller cab fare 12-seater AC
- ₹6,900 (₹23/km)
- Approx. fuel cost (self-drive)
- ₹1,643 one-way
* Cab fares are one-way and include fuel & driver. Toll and state tax are extra at actual.
Agra to Delhi: cab vs train vs bus vs flight
A quick comparison of travel time, cost and comfort for the 230 km journey to help you choose the right mode.
Cab / TaxiRecommended
- Travel Time
- 3-4 hours
- Cost
- From ₹3,300
- Comfort
- Door-to-door, private, flexible stops
- Best For
- Families, groups, comfort
Train
- Travel Time
- Nearest railhead + timetable
- Cost
- Budget (subject to availability)
- Comfort
- Fixed timing, station-to-station
- Best For
- Solo budget travellers
Bus
- Travel Time
- 4-5 hrs
- Cost
- Most economical
- Comfort
- Shared, fixed stops
- Best For
- Backpackers, low budget
Flight
- Travel Time
- Nearest airport + transfers
- Cost
- Highest
- Comfort
- Fastest leg, transfers both ends
- Best For
- Long distances, time-critical
For Agra to Delhi, a private cab offers door-to-door pickup, no fixed timetable and the freedom to stop anywhere en route.
Toll plazas on this route
Total toll
₹285
01Mathura Toll Plaza
- At km
- 70 km
- Toll (car)
- ₹130
02Jewar Toll Plaza
- At km
- 170 km
- Toll (car)
- ₹155
Total one-way toll
₹285
* FASTag accepted at all plazas. Rates approximate, may vary. Tolls are billed at actual on your trip.
Agra to Delhi cab fare
Fuel and driver included · Tolls and taxes extra
Sedan
Swift Dzire / Etios · 4 Seater
Ertiga SUV
Maruti Ertiga · 6 Seater
Innova Crysta
Toyota Innova Crysta · 7 Seater
Tempo Traveller
12-Seater AC · 12 Seater
* Toll & state tax extra at actual. Fares based on 230 km one-way.
Tips from drivers who run this route every week
Best time to travel
Year-round. Evening return recommended after Agra sightseeing.
Local insider tip
Leave Agra by 4 PM to reach Delhi by 8 PM. Stop at Mathura for famous Peda sweets.
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Agra to Delhi FAQs
What is the distance from Agra to Delhi by road?
The road distance from Agra to Delhi is 230 km via Yamuna Expressway, running through Mathura. That is the driving distance a car actually covers, not the straight-line distance.
How long does it take to drive from Agra to Delhi?
About 3-4 hours via Yamuna Expressway in normal traffic. Starting at 5-6 AM clears the city before it fills and usually saves most of an hour against a 9 AM departure.
How much does a cab from Agra to Delhi cost?
A cab from Agra to Delhi starts at ₹3,300 for an AC sedan, ₹4,500 for an Ertiga, ₹5,400 for an Innova Crysta and ₹6,900 for a 12-seater Tempo Traveller. Outstation trips are billed on a 300 km per day minimum. Toll and state tax are extra at actual.
Where can you stop between Agra and Delhi?
Mathura is the practical halt on this route - the right place for food, fuel and a restroom break on a 3-4 hours drive.
What is the best time to travel from Agra to Delhi?
Year-round. Evening return recommended after Agra sightseeing. For the drive itself, starting early leaves you daylight at the Delhi end, which matters more than the season on a route like this.
Is a one-way or round-trip cab better from Agra to Delhi?
A one-way cab is cheaper when you only need the drop - you do not pay for the empty return. Choose a round trip when you want the same car and driver waiting, which is normally better value for a same-day return on a 3-4 hours route.
What is the approximate fuel cost from Agra to Delhi?
Self-driving Agra to Delhi costs roughly ₹1,643 in fuel one way at about 14 km/l. A Triveni cab includes fuel in the fare, so toll and state tax are the only extras.
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