Rourkela to Akola
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Rourkela, Odisha to Akola, Maharashtra.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
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: Rourkela to Akola
1079 km · ~23h 35m · About 22h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Rourkela
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
60 km · 1h 12m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 360Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 510Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 660Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
60 km · 1h 12m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 719Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 869Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1019Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
60 km · 1h 12m drive from previous stop
Arrive in AkolaAkola, 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: Rourkela to Akola
1079 km · ~24h · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Rourkela
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Rourkela. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Rourkela → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~540 km
~12h|Tentative fare ₹590–₹1,560
- Change buses at a major city (around km 540)
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.
- change point 1 → Akola
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~540 km
~12h|Tentative fare ₹590–₹1,560
- 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: Rourkela to Akola
Nearest railway stations: Rourkela for Rourkela, Akola Jn for Akola.
Direct trains
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.
Rourkela to Akola: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Rourkela to Akola is about 1079 km by road, roughly 21.6 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1079 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹41,520 · Ertiga ₹52,850 · Innova ₹55,116 · Innova Crysta ₹67,945 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹93,636
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,190 · AC Seater ₹1,940 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,730 · AC Sleeper ₹2,480 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,070
- Train: Sleeper ₹680 · Economy ₹1,110 · Third AC ₹1,540 · Second AC ₹2,190 · First AC ₹3,050
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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Stops & Places Along the Route
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Suggested Akola Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Akola
- Travel from Rourkela to Akola (about 21.6 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 Rourkela
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