Ranchi to Rourkela distance - 170 km, cab fare and drive time
Ranchi to Rourkela is 170 km and takes about 4 hours by cab via Gumla and Biramitrapur; Raahi Saarthi one-way fares start at ₹3,899.
Rourkela, Odisha's steel city, is 170 km south-west of Ranchi via Gumla and the Biramitrapur border crossing - about 4 hours. It is the closest major Odisha city to Ranchi and the practical gateway onward to Sambalpur and Bhubaneswar. The inter-state permit is included in our fare.
What you'll pass on the way
- Bero
- Gumla
- Kolebira
- Biramitrapur border
Things to do there
- Hanuman Vatika - 75 ft Hanuman statue
- Vedvyas temple at the river confluence
- Indira Gandhi Park
- Mandira Dam - 30 km
- NIT Rourkela campus
Fixed fares
| Car type | One-way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|
| Hatchback (4 pax) | ₹3,899 | ₹7,099 |
| Sedan (4 pax) | ₹4,299 | ₹7,699 |
| SUV / Ertiga (6 pax) | ₹5,199 | ₹9,199 |
| Innova Crysta (7 pax) | ₹5,999 | ₹10,499 |
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
- 170 km
- Drive time
- 4 hr
- Highways
- NH-43, NH-143
- Via
- Bero → Gumla → Kolebira → Biramitrapur
- Toll plazas (one way)
- 2
- Best time to visit
- October to March
- Best departure time
- 07:00 AM
- Cheapest one-way
- ₹3,899
Frequently asked questions
How far is Rourkela from Ranchi?
Rourkela is 170 km from Ranchi, about 4 hours by cab via Gumla and the Biramitrapur border crossing into Odisha.
Is the Odisha inter-state permit included in the fare?
Yes. The Jharkhand-to-Odisha inter-state permit is arranged by Raahi Saarthi and built into the quoted Ranchi to Rourkela fare - nothing is payable at the border.
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