Delhi to Dehradun Road Distance: 255 km · 5-6 hours · Cab from ₹3,300
Delhi → Meerut → Muzaffarnagar → Roorkee → Dehradun
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Cab fare, all inclusive
Distance
255km
Drive time
5hrs
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Driving Delhi to Dehradun: 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 Delhi to Dehradun 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 Dehradun from Delhi?
The distance from Delhi to Dehradun is 255 km by road via NH-334 via Delhi-Meerut Expressway, and the drive takes about 5-6 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
255 km
Drive Time
5-6 hours
Cab From
₹3,300
Fuel (self-drive)
₹1,821
Delhi to Dehradun 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.
Delhi to Dehradun: 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
- Nearest railhead + timetable
- 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
- Nearest airport + transfers
- Cost
- Highest
- Comfort
- Fastest leg, transfers both ends
- Best For
- Long distances, time-critical
For Delhi to Dehradun, 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
01Delhi-Meerut Expressway Toll
- At km
- 35 km
- Toll (car)
- ₹120
02Muzaffarnagar Toll Plaza
- At km
- 130 km
- Toll (car)
- ₹95
Total one-way toll
₹215
* FASTag accepted at all plazas. Rates approximate, may vary. Tolls are billed at actual on your trip.
Delhi to Dehradun 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
Dehradun is gateway to Mussoorie (35 km) and Uttarakhand hill stations. Robber's Cave is a unique attraction.
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Delhi to Dehradun FAQs
What is the distance from Delhi to Dehradun by road?
The road distance from Delhi to Dehradun is 255 km via NH-334 via Delhi-Meerut Expressway, running through Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, Roorkee. That is the driving distance a car actually covers, not the straight-line distance.
How long does it take to drive from Delhi to Dehradun?
About 5-6 hours via NH-334 via Delhi-Meerut 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 Delhi to Dehradun cost?
A cab from Delhi to Dehradun 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.
How is the Delhi to Dehradun drive broken up?
The route passes Meerut then Muzaffarnagar then Roorkee. On a 5-6 hours journey that is a natural set of stages: take the first break around Meerut before the traffic thins, and plan the longer halt near Muzaffarnagar.
What is the best time to travel from Delhi to Dehradun?
Year-round destination. March to June and September to November are ideal. For the drive itself, starting early leaves you daylight at the Dehradun end, which matters more than the season on a route like this.
Is a one-way or round-trip cab better from Delhi to Dehradun?
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 5-6 hours route.
What is the approximate fuel cost from Delhi to Dehradun?
Self-driving Delhi to Dehradun costs roughly ₹1,821 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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