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The 13 Best Day Trips from Ranchi

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 13 good day trips from Ranchi, India, led by Jamshedpur, Dhanbad, Bokāro. The closest is Saunda, about 40 min by car, and 1 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Ranchi at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Jamshedpur108 km SE1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Dhanbad125 km NE1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Bokāro93 km NE1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Rourkela132 km S2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Raurkela Industrial Township135 km S2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Phusro85 km NE1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Hazāribāgh72 km N1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Chas93 km E1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Puruliya108 km E1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Giridih138 km NE2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Jhumri Telaiya123 km N1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Jharia121 km E1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Saunda36 km N40 minHalf-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Ranchi

  1. 1

    Jamshedpur, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car108 km south-east of Ranchi3 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for Tata Zoological Park.

    Also nearby: Mango, Bhetia.

  2. 2

    Dhanbad, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car125 km north-east of Ranchi3 hr 50 min round trip
  3. 3

    Bokāro, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car93 km north-east of Ranchi2 hr 50 min round trip
  4. 4

    Rourkela, India

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car132 km south of Ranchi4 hr 10 min round trip
  5. 5

    Raurkela Industrial Township, India

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car135 km south of Ranchi4 hr 10 min round trip
  6. 6

    Phusro, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car85 km north-east of Ranchi2 hr 40 min round trip
  7. 7

    Hazāribāgh, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car72 km north of Ranchi2 hr 50 min round trip
  8. 8

    Chas, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car93 km east of Ranchi2 hr 50 min round trip
  9. 9

    Puruliya, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car108 km east of Ranchi3 hr 20 min round trip
  10. 10

    Giridih, India

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car138 km north-east of Ranchi4 hr 20 min round trip
  11. 11

    Jhumri Telaiya, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car123 km north of Ranchi3 hr 50 min round trip
  12. 12

    Jharia, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car121 km east of Ranchi3 hr 50 min round trip
  13. 13

    Saunda, India

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car36 km north of Ranchi1 hr 20 min round trip

A sample day trip: Ranchi to Jamshedpur

A realistic pace for Jamshedpur, 108 km from Ranchi. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Ranchi
  2. 09:10Arrive in Jamshedpur (1 hr 40 min drive)
  3. 09:25Tata Zoological Park
  4. 11:25Lunch
  5. 12:40Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Jamshedpur
  6. 15:10Head back to Ranchi
  7. 16:50Home in Ranchi

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Ranchi?
The best day trips from Ranchi are Jamshedpur, Dhanbad, Bokāro, Rourkela, Raurkela Industrial Township. The closest is Saunda, about 40 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Ranchi?
Saunda is the closest, 36 km north of Ranchi, roughly 40 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Ranchi?
One place is within about an hour's drive of Ranchi: Saunda (40 min).
What is the biggest city near Ranchi for a day out?
Jamshedpur is the largest city in day-trip range, 108 km south-east of Ranchi and about 1 hr 40 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Ranchi?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Giridih at 138 km, around 2 hr 10 min by car.

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