Dhanbad to Ranchi — 165 km Road Trip

3h 15m drive via Dhanbad → Bokaro → Ramgarh → Ranchi (NH18 + NH33) · Capital city — Pahadi Mandir, Tagore Hill and Patratu Valley.

Distance
165 km
Drive time
3h 15m
Toll (one-way)
₹140
Fuel (round-trip)
₹2063

Road condition

highway★★★★☆

Mostly 4-lane with two toll plazas. Some industrial-belt traffic near Bokaro.

Recommended car: Hyundai Creta

Comfortable 3-hour intercity drive.

From ₹1799/day · approx. 16 km/L

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Estimated cost (1-day round trip)

Self-drive rental (1 day)₹1799
Fuel (330 km @ 16 km/L)₹2063
Tolls (round-trip)₹280
Total estimate₹4142

Excludes parking, food and any additional days. Petrol assumed at ₹100/L.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the distance from Dhanbad to Ranchi by road?

The road distance from Dhanbad to Ranchi is approximately 165 km via Dhanbad → Bokaro → Ramgarh → Ranchi (NH18 + NH33). The drive takes about 3h 15m in normal traffic.

How long does the Dhanbad to Ranchi drive take?

Driving from Dhanbad to Ranchi takes approximately 3h 15m via Dhanbad → Bokaro → Ramgarh → Ranchi (NH18 + NH33). Add 30–60 minutes during weekend mornings or peak traffic. Road condition: Mostly 4-lane with two toll plazas. Some industrial-belt traffic near Bokaro.

What is the toll cost from Dhanbad to Ranchi?

Toll from Dhanbad to Ranchi is approximately ₹140 one-way and ₹280 for a round trip. Toll rates may change — keep FASTag balance topped up.

What is the best self drive car for Dhanbad to Ranchi?

Hyundai Creta is the recommended self drive car for Dhanbad to Ranchi. Comfortable 3-hour intercity drive. Available on Drigo from ₹1799/day.

What is the total cost of a Dhanbad to Ranchi road trip?

A 1-day round trip from Dhanbad to Ranchi in a Hyundai Creta costs approximately ₹4142 — including ₹1799 self drive rental, ₹2063 fuel (330 km @ 16 km/L) and ₹280 tolls. Excludes parking and food.

Can I rent a self drive car in Dhanbad for the trip to Ranchi?

Yes. Drigo offers self drive cars in Dhanbad from verified local hosts — book online, complete digital KYC and pick up the car for your Ranchi trip. No driver, no waiting allowance.

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