Ranchi to Bokaro cab - 110 km, fares and drive time
Ranchi to Bokaro Steel City is 110 km via NH-23 through Ramgarh, and a Raahi Saarthi cab covers it in about 2 hours 30 minutes with one-way fares from ₹2,199.
The 110 km cab ride from Ranchi to Bokaro Steel City takes the smooth four-lane NH-23 through Ramgarh. It is one of the easiest day-trip routes out of Ranchi - a large share of our Bokaro bookings are same-day returns: leave at 07:00, spend the day at Jawaharlal Nehru Biological Park and City Park, and be back in Ranchi by 20:00.
What you'll pass on the way
- Ramgarh - major junction town, fuel and food
- Patratu Dam - about 30 km off the road from Ramgarh (37 km to the valley viewpoint)
- Pundag - last toll plaza before Bokaro
Things to do there
- Jawaharlal Nehru Biological Park (Bokaro Zoo) - 200 acres, white tigers and Asiatic lions
- City Park with musical fountain
- Bokaro Mall and Sector 4 City Centre
- Garga Dam - sunset and boating
- Bokaro Steel Plant viewpoint
Fixed fares
| Car type | One-way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|
| Hatchback (4 pax) | ₹2,199 | ₹3,999 |
| Sedan (4 pax) | ₹2,499 | ₹4,499 |
| SUV / Ertiga (6 pax) | ₹3,099 | ₹5,499 |
| Innova Crysta (7 pax) | ₹3,799 | ₹6,499 |
| Tempo Traveller (12 pax) | ₹5,999 | ₹9,999 |
Every fare is all-inclusive - fuel, the 2 tolls on this route, parking, driver allowance, inter-state permits and 5% GST. A one-way booking carries no empty-return charge.
- Distance
- 110 km
- Drive time
- 2 hr 30 min
- Highways
- NH-23
- Via
- Ramgarh → Pundag
- Toll plazas (one way)
- 2
- Best time to visit
- October to March
- Best departure time
- 07:00 AM (reach by 09:30) for a full-day zoo visit
- Cheapest one-way
- ₹2,199
Frequently asked questions
How far is Bokaro from Ranchi?
Bokaro is 110 km from Ranchi via NH-23 through Ramgarh. The drive takes about 2 hours 30 minutes by cab on a clear day.
Can I do Bokaro as a day trip from Ranchi?
Yes. A Ranchi to Bokaro day trip works comfortably: leave Ranchi by 07:00, spend 4-5 hours at Bokaro Zoo and City Centre, and return by 20:00. Most Raahi Saarthi Bokaro bookings are same-day returns, priced from ₹3,999 round trip.
What is the entry fee for Bokaro Zoo?
Jawaharlal Nehru Biological Park in Bokaro charges roughly ₹30 per adult and ₹10 per child. Camera and toy-train tickets are charged separately at the gate.
Can a Ranchi to Bokaro cab also cover Patratu Valley?
Yes. Patratu Dam is about 30 km from Ramgarh on the Ranchi-Bokaro road (37 km to the valley viewpoint), so the detour adds roughly 60-75 km and still slots into the same day, for about ₹700 extra on an Ertiga. Mention it when booking and the driver plans the detour on the outbound leg, when the light is better.
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