Day trip from Dhanbad to Rourkela
Rourkela lies 237 km (147 mi) south-west of Dhanbad, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 237 km (147 mi) apart, Rourkela is a realistic day trip from Dhanbad: about 3 h 51 min each way by road.
| Dhanbad | Rourkela | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 1.2 million | 273,317 |
| Elevation | 247 m (810 ft) | 195 m (640 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
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Staying in Rourkela
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Common questions
How far is Rourkela from Dhanbad?
237 km (147 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Dhanbad; by road roughly 289 km (180 mi).
How long does it take to get from Dhanbad to Rourkela by road?
About 3 h 51 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dhanbad and Rourkela?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- 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.