McLeodganj to Delhi Road Distance: 480 km · 9-10 hours · Cab from ₹5,280
McLeodganj → Kangra → Una → Rupnagar → Ambala → Karnal → Delhi
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Distance
480km
Drive time
9hrs
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Driving McLeodganj 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.
How far is Delhi from McLeodganj?
The distance from McLeodganj to Delhi is 480 km by road via NH-20 & NH-44, and the drive takes about 9-10 hours. A one-way AC cab starts from ₹5,280 (sedan), with SUV and Tempo Traveller options also available. Toll and state tax are charged extra at actual.
By Road
480 km
Drive Time
9-10 hours
Cab From
₹5,280
Fuel (self-drive)
₹3,429
McLeodganj to Delhi distance, time & cab fare
- Road distance
- 480 km (298 miles)
- Drive time by cab
- 9-10 hours
- Best route / highway
- NH-20 & NH-44
- AC Sedan cab fare Swift Dzire / Etios · 4 seater
- ₹5,280 (₹11/km)
- Ertiga SUV cab fare Maruti Ertiga · 6 seater
- ₹7,200 (₹15/km)
- Innova Crysta cab fare Toyota Innova Crysta · 7 seater
- ₹8,640 (₹18/km)
- Tempo Traveller cab fare 12-seater AC
- ₹11,040 (₹23/km)
- Approx. fuel cost (self-drive)
- ₹3,429 one-way
* Cab fares are one-way and include fuel & driver. Toll and state tax are extra at actual.
McLeodganj to Delhi: cab vs train vs bus vs flight
A quick comparison of travel time, cost and comfort for the 480 km journey to help you choose the right mode.
Cab / TaxiRecommended
- Travel Time
- 9-10 hours
- Cost
- From ₹5,280
- 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
- 10-14 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 McLeodganj to Delhi, a private cab offers door-to-door pickup, no fixed timetable and the freedom to stop anywhere en route.
McLeodganj 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 480 km one-way.
Tips from drivers who run this route every week
Best time to travel
March to June and September to November. Monsoon has landslide risks on the Kangra section.
Local insider tip
Most travellers leave McLeodganj by 6 AM to reach Delhi before midnight. An overnight cab is also common — the NH-44 stretch after Ambala drives well at night.
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McLeodganj to Delhi FAQs
What is the distance from McLeodganj to Delhi by road?
The road distance from McLeodganj to Delhi is 480 km via NH-20 & NH-44, running through Kangra, Una, Rupnagar. That is the driving distance a car actually covers, not the straight-line distance.
How long does it take to drive from McLeodganj to Delhi?
About 9-10 hours via NH-20 & NH-44, which makes this a full day behind the wheel rather than a half-day trip. A 5-6 AM start is what gets you in before dark; leaving late turns the last stretch into night driving.
How much does a cab from McLeodganj to Delhi cost?
A cab from McLeodganj to Delhi starts at ₹5,280 for an AC sedan, ₹7,200 for an Ertiga, ₹8,640 for an Innova Crysta and ₹11,040 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 McLeodganj to Delhi drive broken up?
The route passes Kangra then Una then Rupnagar then Ambala then Karnal. On a 9-10 hours journey that is a natural set of stages: take the first break around Kangra before the traffic thins, and plan the longer halt near Rupnagar.
Should you break the McLeodganj to Delhi journey overnight?
At 9-10 hours it is doable in one day with an early start and many passengers do it. Two things change the answer: a driver on a run this long needs real rest breaks, and arriving after dark somewhere unfamiliar is the part people regret. If the schedule allows, an overnight halt near Ambala splits it comfortably.
Which vehicle is best for the McLeodganj to Delhi road?
This route includes hill sections, so the vehicle matters more than on a plains run. An Ertiga or Innova Crysta from ₹7,200 handles gradients and hairpins with a full load better than a sedan, and a Tempo Traveller from ₹11,040 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 McLeodganj to Delhi?
March to June and September to November. Monsoon has landslide risks on the Kangra section. 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 McLeodganj 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 9-10 hours route.
What is the approximate fuel cost from McLeodganj to Delhi?
Self-driving McLeodganj to Delhi costs roughly ₹3,429 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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