Ranchi to Daltonganj (Medininagar) distance - 174 km, cab fare and drive time
Ranchi to Daltonganj (Medininagar) is 174 km and takes 4 to 4.5 hours by cab via Kuru, Chandwa and Latehar on NH-39; Raahi Saarthi one-way fares start at ₹3,599.
Daltonganj, officially Medininagar, is the Palamau district headquarters 174 km west of Ranchi on NH-39, through Kuru, Chandwa and Latehar. It is the practical base town for Betla National Park, 25 km away, and for the Palamau Fort ruins - travellers who cannot get a forest rest house booking at Betla stay here instead.
What you'll pass on the way
- Kuru
- Chandwa
- Latehar - the district town, about 110 km out
- The Betla turn-off, before Daltonganj
Things to do there
- Betla National Park - 25 km
- Palamau Fort - old and new fort ruins
- Kamaldah Lake
- Koel river ghats
- Lodh Falls - 80 km
Fixed fares
| Car type | One-way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|
| Hatchback (4 pax) | ₹3,599 | ₹6,599 |
| Sedan (4 pax) | ₹3,999 | ₹7,199 |
| SUV / Ertiga (6 pax) | ₹4,799 | ₹8,499 |
| Innova Crysta (7 pax) | ₹5,599 | ₹9,699 |
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
- 174 km
- Drive time
- 4 hr - 4 hr 30 min
- Highways
- NH-39
- Via
- Kuru → Chandwa → Latehar
- Toll plazas (one way)
- 2
- Best time to visit
- November to March
- Best departure time
- 07:00 AM
- Cheapest one-way
- ₹3,599
Frequently asked questions
How far is Daltonganj from Ranchi?
Daltonganj (Medininagar) is 174 km from Ranchi by road, 4 to 4.5 hours by cab via Kuru, Chandwa and Latehar on NH-39.
Should I stay in Daltonganj or Betla for a safari?
Betla's forest rest houses put you minutes from the 06:00 safari gate and are the better choice when you can get a booking. Daltonganj, 25 km away, has more hotel capacity and is the sensible fallback - but it means a 05:15 start to make the morning slot.
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