Cities Near Delhi
Cities near Delhi, India: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Agra, Jaipur, Mathura. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Delhi, India is Agra, about 112 mi (181 km) away — roughly 2 hr 37 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AgraThe Taj Mahal | 112 mi / 181 km | 2 hr 37 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| JaipurThe Pink City of Rajasthan | 149 mi / 239 km | 3 hr 27 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| MathuraKrishna's birthplace and temples | 84 mi / 135 km | 1 hr 57 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| MeerutHistoric city north of Delhi | 37 mi / 59 km | 1 hr 6 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| AlīgarhUniversity town and fort | 74 mi / 119 km | 1 hr 43 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Pilkhua | 26 mi / 42 km | 50 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Sonīpat | 27 mi / 43 km | 52 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Sikandarābād | 32 mi / 51 km | 57 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Palwal | 36 mi / 57 km | 1 hr 4 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Rohtak | 42 mi / 68 km | 1 hr 16 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
Day trips from Delhi
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Mathura, Meerut, Alīgarh, Pilkhua, Sonīpat. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Delhi
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Agra, Jaipur. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Delhi include Agra, Jaipur, Mathura, Meerut, Alīgarh. The closest is Agra, about 112 miles (181 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.