Ranchi to Rourkela — 170 km Road Trip

3h 40m drive via Ranchi → Simdega → Rourkela (NH143 + NH520) · Rourkela Steel Plant, Vedvyas Temple and Hanuman Vatika.

Distance
170 km
Drive time
3h 40m
Toll (one-way)
₹130
Fuel (round-trip)
₹2833

Road condition

mixed★★★☆☆

2-lane state highway with rolling hills. Limited fuel stations after Simdega.

Recommended car: Mahindra Scorpio

Confident on undulating 2-lane highways and the occasional broken patch.

From ₹2499/day · approx. 12 km/L

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Estimated cost (1-day round trip)

Self-drive rental (1 day)₹2499
Fuel (340 km @ 12 km/L)₹2833
Tolls (round-trip)₹260
Total estimate₹5592

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the distance from Ranchi to Rourkela by road?

The road distance from Ranchi to Rourkela is approximately 170 km via Ranchi → Simdega → Rourkela (NH143 + NH520). The drive takes about 3h 40m in normal traffic.

How long does the Ranchi to Rourkela drive take?

Driving from Ranchi to Rourkela takes approximately 3h 40m via Ranchi → Simdega → Rourkela (NH143 + NH520). Add 30–60 minutes during weekend mornings or peak traffic. Road condition: 2-lane state highway with rolling hills. Limited fuel stations after Simdega.

What is the toll cost from Ranchi to Rourkela?

Toll from Ranchi to Rourkela is approximately ₹130 one-way and ₹260 for a round trip. Toll rates may change — keep FASTag balance topped up.

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

Mahindra Scorpio is the recommended self drive car for Ranchi to Rourkela. Confident on undulating 2-lane highways and the occasional broken patch. Available on Drigo from ₹2499/day.

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

A 1-day round trip from Ranchi to Rourkela in a Mahindra Scorpio costs approximately ₹5592 — including ₹2499 self drive rental, ₹2833 fuel (340 km @ 12 km/L) and ₹260 tolls. Excludes parking and food.

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

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

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