Dehradun to Delhi Road Distance: 255 km · 5-6 hours · Cab from ₹3,300
Dehradun → Roorkee → Muzaffarnagar → Meerut → Delhi
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Cab fare, all inclusive
Distance
255km
Drive time
5hrs
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Driving Dehradun 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 Dehradun to Delhi road is actually like
The Delhi to Dehradun road is the Delhi-Meerut Expressway out of the city, then NH-334 up through Muzaffarnagar and Roorkee, leaving the Haridwar road at Chhutmalpur for the last forest section into the Doon Valley. After Meerut it is flat sugarcane country where the pace is set by trucks and, from November through the winter, by tractors hauling cane to the mills. Cheetal Grand at Khatauli is the halt drivers plan around, with proper parking, clean washrooms and a full menu. The road only changes character after Roorkee, when the Shivaliks appear ahead and the highway enters the Mohand forest section along the Rajaji National Park boundary: a gentle ghat, well surfaced, with sal forest on both sides and elephant crossing signs. In December and January the plains between Meerut and Roorkee sit under thick fog until mid morning, so a five o'clock start needs patience, and from July to September the Mohand bends are slippery under the trees. Dehradun is the floor of the valley; Mussoorie is another 35 km of proper hill road above it.
How far is Delhi from Dehradun?
The distance from Dehradun to Delhi is 255 km by road via NH-334 via Delhi-Meerut Expressway, the same road as the outward leg driven in the other direction, and the drive takes about 5-6 hours. A one-way AC cab is ₹3,300 (sedan), Ertiga SUV ₹4,500, Innova Crysta ₹5,400, 12-seater Tempo Traveller ₹6,900. Toll and parking are extra at actuals.
By Road
255 km
Drive Time
5-6 hours
Cab From
₹3,300
Fuel (self-drive)
₹1,821
Dehradun to Delhi distance, time & cab fare
- Road distance
- 255 km (158 miles)
- Drive time by cab
- 5-6 hours
- Best route / highway
- NH-334 via Delhi-Meerut 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)
- ₹1,821 one-way
* Cab fares are one-way and include fuel & driver. Toll and state tax are extra at actual.
Dehradun to Delhi: cab vs train vs bus vs flight
A quick comparison of travel time, cost and comfort for the 255 km journey to help you choose the right mode.
Cab / TaxiRecommended
- Travel Time
- 5-6 hours
- Cost
- From ₹3,300
- Comfort
- Door-to-door, private, flexible stops
- Best For
- Families, groups, comfort
Train
- Travel Time
- 6-7 hrs
- Cost
- Budget (subject to availability)
- Comfort
- Fixed timing, station-to-station
- Best For
- Solo budget travellers
Bus
- Travel Time
- 6-8 hrs
- Cost
- Most economical
- Comfort
- Shared, fixed stops
- Best For
- Backpackers, low budget
Flight
- Travel Time
- Not practical
- Cost
- Highest
- Comfort
- Fastest but airport transfers needed
- Best For
- Long distances, time-critical
For Dehradun 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
₹215
01Muzaffarnagar Toll Plaza
- At km
- 125 km
- Toll (car)
- ₹95
02Delhi-Meerut Expressway Toll
- At km
- 220 km
- Toll (car)
- ₹120
Total one-way toll
₹215
* FASTag accepted at all plazas. Rates approximate, may vary. Tolls are billed at actual on your trip.
Dehradun 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 255 km one-way.
Tips from drivers who run this route every week
Best time to travel
Year-round destination. March to June and September to November are ideal.
Local insider tip
The pickup is anywhere in Dehradun and the drop anywhere in Delhi. The plazas are the same ones as the outward leg in the other order, and the driver settles them on FASTag.
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Dehradun to Delhi FAQs
What is the distance from Dehradun to Delhi by road?
Dehradun to Delhi is 255 km by road via NH-334 via Delhi-Meerut Expressway via Roorkee and Muzaffarnagar and Meerut. It is the same road as Delhi to Dehradun driven in the other direction, so the kilometres, the highway and the toll plazas are the same; only the order of the stops changes.
How long does it take to drive from Dehradun to Delhi?
About 5-6 hours for the 255 km. Delhi-Meerut Expressway is excellent. Good roads throughout the route.
What does a one-way cab from Dehradun to Delhi cost?
₹3,300 (sedan), Ertiga SUV ₹4,500, Innova Crysta ₹5,400, 12-seater Tempo Traveller ₹6,900. A one-way drop is charged for the outward distance only; tolls, parking and any state permit are extra at actuals, and the driver settles them on FASTag.
Is the return leg from Dehradun to Delhi charged differently?
No. The fare is worked from the published rate card on the distance driven, so Dehradun to Delhi costs the same as Delhi to Dehradun for the same vehicle. What changes on a return booking is only whether you pay for one leg or two.
When is the best time to drive from Dehradun to Delhi?
Year-round destination. March to June and September to November are ideal.
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