Quick facts: Delhi to Dehradun by road
- Delhi to Dehradun is about 220 km by road.
- Plan on about 3.5 to 5.5 hours on a clear run; traffic and the way out of Delhi decide the rest.
- Take the Delhi–Dehradun Expressway all the way to Dehradun.
- Leave Delhi before 6 am: you clear the city before it wakes up and have the morning free once you arrive.
Getting out of Delhi
Delhi is big enough that your starting point matters: from east Delhi, Akshardham, where the Delhi–Dehradun Expressway begins, is a short hop, while from west and south Delhi the first hour goes on crossing the city.
The route
Take the Delhi–Dehradun Expressway all the way to Dehradun.
Tolls and FASTag, food stops, the Kanwar Yatra and Kumbh rush, and parking: all in our Delhi to Rishikesh and Haridwar driving guide.
Where to stay
Compare stays in Dehradun, or come down to Rishikesh by the river, about 45 km away: our own Advaitam Ganga & Hill View homestay has easy parking and a short walk to the ghat. Tell us your dates and we will suggest a few.
Delhi to Dehradun by road: questions travellers ask
How far is Dehradun from Delhi by road?
It is about 220 km by road, roughly 3.5 to 5.5 hours depending on traffic and the route.
Which route should I take from Delhi to Dehradun?
Take the Delhi–Dehradun Expressway all the way to Dehradun. Delhi is big enough that your starting point matters: from east Delhi, Akshardham, where the Delhi–Dehradun Expressway begins, is a short hop, while from west and south Delhi the first hour goes on crossing the city.
When is the best time to leave for Dehradun?
Before 6 am, and never on a Friday evening if you can help it. Avoid the last week of the Kanwar Yatra in the month of Sawan, roughly July to August, and the main Kumbh 2027 bathing days.