10 Best Road Trip Routes from Delhi (Distance, Time & Best Stops)
Delhi's location makes it one of the best road trip launchpads in India — hills, deserts, heritage cities, and spiritual towns are all within a day's drive. Whether you're planning a quick weekend escape or a longer trip with friends and family, here are the 10 best road trip routes from Delhi, with distance, drive time, and the stops worth making along the way. If you're traveling as a group, a tempo traveller on rent in Delhi is worth considering for most of these routes — it keeps everyone together, handles the longer distances comfortably, and works out cost-effective when split across a group. 1. Delhi to Agra Distance: ~230 km | Drive time: 3.5–4 hours The classic day-trip route. Take the Yamuna Expressway for a smooth, fast drive straight to the Taj Mahal. Beyond the Taj, stop at Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri if you have extra time. This route is short enough to do as a single-day round trip, making it one of the easiest road trips from Delhi. 2. Del...