Dehradun to Mussoorie Road Distance: 35 km · 1-1.5 hours · Cab from ₹2,200
Dehradun → → Mussoorie
Hairpins, tea stops and a driver who has done this climb a hundred times.
Cab fare, all inclusive
Distance
35km
Drive time
1hrs
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Driving Dehradun to Mussoorie: what this corridor is like
Hill-trained drivers
Every driver on this corridor has logged the climb in all four seasons and carries chains from December to February.
Start before sunrise
Leaving by 5 AM clears the plains before traffic and puts you on the ghat section in daylight, which is the whole point of a road trip here.
Permits and stops handled
Rohtang, Atal Tunnel timings, Kufri parking, Kempty falls — the driver knows which need a permit and which are worth the detour.
What the Dehradun to Mussoorie road is actually like
Short as it is, this is a real hill road, and it starts almost as you leave the city. The run up Rajpur Road is flat, then just past Rajpur the Mussoorie Road turns into hairpins and stays that way to the top, the bends stacked one above the other over the Doon valley. There is no halt to speak of on a road this short; the tea stalls at the bends do a brisk trade, and the viewpoints on the upper section give you the whole valley at once, with the Picture Palace end of Mussoorie the place to stop properly once you are up. Mussoorie sits above the fog line of the plains, so on a winter morning you climb out of the murk into sunshine. December to February can bring snow to the town and ice on the shaded bends, when the road wants a gentle driver. In the monsoon the mist closes in and small slips on the cutting side are common, so allow extra time and keep to daylight.
How far is Mussoorie from Dehradun?
The distance from Dehradun to Mussoorie is 35 km by road via Mussoorie Road, and the drive takes about 1-1.5 hours. A one-way AC cab starts from ₹2,200 (sedan), with SUV and Tempo Traveller options also available. Toll and state tax are charged extra at actual.
By Road
35 km
Drive Time
1-1.5 hours
Cab From
₹2,200
Fuel (self-drive)
₹250
Dehradun to Mussoorie distance, time & cab fare
- Road distance
- 35 km (22 miles)
- Drive time by cab
- 1-1.5 hours
- Best route / highway
- Mussoorie Road
- AC Sedan cab fare Swift Dzire / Etios · 4 seater
- ₹2,200 (₹11/km)
- Ertiga SUV cab fare Maruti Ertiga · 6 seater
- ₹2,500 (₹15/km)
- Innova Crysta cab fare Toyota Innova Crysta · 7 seater
- ₹2,800 (₹18/km)
- Tempo Traveller cab fare 12-seater AC
- ₹2,800 (₹23/km)
- Approx. fuel cost (self-drive)
- ₹250 one-way
* Cab fares are one-way and include fuel & driver. Toll and state tax are extra at actual.
Dehradun to Mussoorie: cab vs train vs bus vs flight
A quick comparison of travel time, cost and comfort for the 35 km journey to help you choose the right mode.
Cab / TaxiRecommended
- Travel Time
- 1-1.5 hours
- Cost
- From ₹2,200
- 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
- 2-2 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 Dehradun to Mussoorie, a private cab offers door-to-door pickup, no fixed timetable and the freedom to stop anywhere en route.
Dehradun to Mussoorie 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 35 km one-way.
Tips from drivers who run this route every week
Best time to travel
March to June for pleasant weather. December-February for snow.
Local insider tip
Mussoorie Road has multiple viewpoints. Stop at Picture Palace viewpoint for Doon Valley panorama.
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Dehradun to Mussoorie FAQs
What is the distance from Dehradun to Mussoorie by road?
The road distance from Dehradun to Mussoorie is 35 km via Mussoorie Road. That is the driving distance a car actually covers, not the straight-line distance.
How long does it take to drive from Dehradun to Mussoorie?
About 1-1.5 hours via Mussoorie Road in normal traffic. On a city route this short the hour you travel matters far more than the distance, so a midday or late-evening run is quicker than either peak.
How much does a cab from Dehradun to Mussoorie cost?
A cab from Dehradun to Mussoorie starts at ₹2,200 for an AC sedan, ₹2,500 for an Ertiga, ₹2,800 for an Innova Crysta and ₹2,800 for a 12-seater Tempo Traveller. At 35 km this is quoted on the 4 hr / 40 km local package, with distance past 40 km added at the per-km rate. Toll and state tax are extra at actual.
Is Dehradun to Mussoorie a direct drive?
Yes. There is no town on the way worth planning a halt around, so the 35 km runs as one continuous leg. That makes the timing predictable, which is the main advantage of a route like this.
Which vehicle is best for the Dehradun to Mussoorie road?
This route includes hill sections, so the vehicle matters more than on a plains run. An Ertiga or Innova Crysta from ₹2,500 handles gradients and hairpins with a full load better than a sedan, and a Tempo Traveller from ₹2,800 is the usual choice for a group. The road-condition notes on this page describe the stretch in detail.
When should you avoid travelling from Dehradun to Mussoorie?
March to June for pleasant weather. December-February for snow. Those windows are about the road rather than the forecast - a closed or damaged stretch changes the journey time, not just the comfort. Confirm conditions before booking in the months named above.
Is a one-way or round-trip cab better from Dehradun to Mussoorie?
For a 35 km run the local package usually covers both legs, so the question is how long you need the car rather than which direction. Hourly retention beats two separate drops if you are returning the same day.
What is the approximate fuel cost from Dehradun to Mussoorie?
Self-driving Dehradun to Mussoorie costs roughly ₹250 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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