Maithon Dam to Ranchi distance - 200 km, cab fare and drive time
Maithon Dam to Ranchi is 200 km and takes about 4 hr 30 min by cab via Govindpur and Dhanbad; Raahi Saarthi one-way fares start at ₹4,199, including a drop at Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) at no extra charge.
A Maithon Dam to Ranchi cab covers 200 km in about 4 hr 30 min along NH-23 and NH-19. Raahi Saarthi runs this leg as a true one-way service - you pay only for the direction you travel, with no empty-return surcharge. The most common booking on this leg is a drop at Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) for an onward flight, so we plan pickup time backwards from your departure and build in a two-hour airport buffer for domestic flights.
Fixed fares
| Car type | One-way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|
| Hatchback (4 pax) | ₹4,199 | ₹7,699 |
| Sedan (4 pax) | ₹4,699 | ₹8,299 |
| SUV / Ertiga (6 pax) | ₹5,599 | ₹9,799 |
| Innova Crysta (7 pax) | ₹6,499 | ₹11,199 |
Every fare is all-inclusive - fuel, the 4 tolls on this route, parking, driver allowance, inter-state permits and 5% GST. A one-way booking carries no empty-return charge.
- Distance
- 200 km
- Drive time
- 4 hr 30 min
- Highways
- NH-23, NH-19
- Via
- Govindpur → Dhanbad → Bokaro → Ramgarh
- Toll plazas (one way)
- 4
- Cheapest one-way
- ₹4,199
Frequently asked questions
How far is Ranchi from Maithon Dam?
Ranchi is 200 km from Maithon Dam by road, about 4 hr 30 min by cab via NH-23 and NH-19.
What is the cab fare from Maithon Dam to Ranchi?
Raahi Saarthi's one-way Maithon Dam to Ranchi cab fare starts at ₹4,199, all-inclusive of fuel, the 4 tolls on the route, parking and driver allowance. There is no empty-return charge on a one-way booking.
Can a Maithon Dam to Ranchi cab drop me at Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)?
Yes, at no extra charge. Birsa Munda Airport is 7 km from central Ranchi on the Hinoo side, so it is reached before the city centre when arriving from Maithon Dam. Share your flight number when booking and Raahi Saarthi sets the Maithon Dam pickup time to land you at IXR two hours before a domestic departure.
Do you run night departures from Maithon Dam to Ranchi?
Yes. Raahi Saarthi runs this leg 24×7 with no night surcharge, which is what makes it work for early-morning flights out of Ranchi. On the forested stretches we pair night runs with drivers who know the road, and you can track the cab by GPS from pickup.
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