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Dhenkanal to Akola

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Dhenkanal, Odisha to Akola, Maharashtra.

1163 kmDistance
23.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹44,519
Ertiga₹56,731
Innova₹59,173
Innova Crysta₹72,884
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,00,692

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1,280
AC Seater₹2,090
Non-AC Sleeper₹1,860
AC Sleeper₹2,670
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3,310
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Train
Sleeper₹730
Economy₹1,190
Third AC₹1,660
Second AC₹2,360
First AC₹3,290
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Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.

Route Map

By Car: Dhenkanal to Akola

1163 km · ~25h 16m · About 23h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Dhenkanal

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 88 km · 1h 45m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 388

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 538

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 688

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 88 km · 1h 45m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 775

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 925

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1075

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  10. 88 km · 1h 45m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Akola

    Akola, Maharashtra

Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.

By Bus: Dhenkanal to Akola

1163 km · ~25h 52m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Dhenkanal

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Dhenkanal. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Dhenkanal → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~582 km

    ~12h 56m|Tentative fare ₹640–₹1,680

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 582)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Akola. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → Akola

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~582 km

    ~12h 56m|Tentative fare ₹640–₹1,680

  5. Arrive in Akola

    Akola, Maharashtra

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Dhenkanal to Akola

Nearest railway stations: Dhenkanal for Dhenkanal, Akola Jn for Akola.

Direct trains

PURI - MUMBAI LTT SF Exp#12146 · Superfast
12:35 AMDhenkanal
21h 7m139 stops
09:42 PMAkola Jn
BHUBANESWAR - MUMBAI LTT SF Exp#12880 · Superfast
08:45 AMDhenkanal
19h 17m146 stops
04:02 AM+1dAkola Jn
PURI - AHMEDABAD Exp#18405 · Express
08:47 PMDhenkanal
21h 30m138 stops
06:17 PM+1dAkola Jn
PURI - GANDHIDHAM SF Exp#12994 · Superfast
10:15 PMDhenkanal
20h 27m134 stops
06:42 PM+1dAkola Jn

Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.

Dhenkanal to Akola: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Dhenkanal to Akola is about 1163 km by road, roughly 23.3 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1163 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹44,519 · Ertiga ₹56,731 · Innova ₹59,173 · Innova Crysta ₹72,884 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,00,692
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,280 · AC Seater ₹2,090 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,860 · AC Sleeper ₹2,670 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,310
  • Train: Sleeper ₹730 · Economy ₹1,190 · Third AC ₹1,660 · Second AC ₹2,360 · First AC ₹3,290

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Akola.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Dhenkanal to Akola. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Dhamtari550 km from Dhenkanal

    Chhattisgarh

  2. Tadoba855 km from Dhenkanal
  3. Wardha945 km from Dhenkanal
  4. Yavatmal1010 km from Dhenkanal
  5. Amravati1060 km from Dhenkanal

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Suggested Akola Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Akola

  • Travel from Dhenkanal to Akola (about 23.3 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit Balapur Fort

Day 2Explore Akola

  • Visit Salasar Balaji Mandir, Akola
  • Visit Siddhivinayak Ganesh Temple, Akola

Day 3Last sights and departure

  • Visit Buddha Dhamma Sanskar Sabhagruha, Akola
  • Head back to Dhenkanal
Suggested from Akola's top sights.

Extend Your Trip

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