Day trip from Dhanbad to Arrah
Arrah lies 265 km (165 mi) north-west of Dhanbad, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 265 km (165 mi) apart, Arrah is a realistic day trip from Dhanbad: about 4 h 18 min each way by road.
| Dhanbad | Arrah | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 1.2 million | 261,430 |
| Elevation | 247 m (810 ft) | 64 m (210 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
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Common questions
How far is Arrah from Dhanbad?
265 km (165 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Dhanbad; by road roughly 323 km (201 mi).
How long does it take to get from Dhanbad to Arrah by road?
About 4 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dhanbad and Arrah?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.