Updated July 21, 2026
Udaipur → Jodhpur | 2 Days
Plan a complete Udaipur to Jodhpur road trip with the best route, distance, toll cost, road conditions, places to visit, food stops, and stay options. The Udaipur to Jodhpur distance by road is approximately 250 km, and the drive takes around 5 hours on the current best route via NH58 through Nathdwara, Desuri, Nadol, and Gundoj, then SH61 into Jodhpur — currently the fastest option on Google Maps since it routes around a closure affecting NH58. It's a comfortable single-day drive that pairs naturally with a full day of Jodhpur sightseeing for a relaxed 2-day Rajasthan itinerary, and connects well with routes like the Ahmedabad to Udaipur road trip on one end and the Jodhpur to Jaisalmer road trip on the other.
The best route from Udaipur to Jodhpur runs via NH58 through Nathdwara, Desuri, Nadol, and Gundoj, joining SH61 near Marwar Junction into Jodhpur.
✔ Fastest route currently available on Google Maps.
✔ Routes around a closure currently affecting NH58.
✔ Well-connected highway with steady fuel-stop availability.
Overall: Good
Udaipur to Jodhpur toll charges in 2026 cover a handful of plazas along the NH58/SH61 corridor, with the total one-way cost for a standard car typically landing in the ₹150–₹300 range depending on vehicle category.
A more scenic but slower route via Keerwa, Rani, and Mundara onto NH62, continuing through Rohat into Jodhpur. Roads are narrower with more winding, rural sections, worth taking if you would rather have a relaxed scenic drive than the fastest option.
Quick overview of your 2-day road trip
Start your Udaipur to Jodhpur road trip early, ideally between 6:30 and 7:30 AM, to clear the city before traffic builds. Take NH58 out of Udaipur toward Nathdwara, a good first stop for breakfast or a quick temple visit, then continue through Desuri, Nadol, and Gundoj on a steady, mostly flat highway stretch. Beyond Gundoj, the route runs through Pali and Sojat before picking up SH61 at Marwar Junction, then Jodhpur Road and NH125A into the city, passing a short restricted-usage stretch on Bhadwasiya Road just before Bhagat Ki Kothi. Starting early gets you into Jodhpur by early-to-mid afternoon, leaving the evening free for a relaxed walk or dinner.
Kumbhalgarh Fort sits off this corridor near Kelwara. Plan it as a separate outing (see the Udaipur to Kumbhalgarh road trip) rather than a stop on driving day.
Jodhpur's major landmarks sit close together, so Day 2 needs minimal driving. Start early at Mehrangarh Fort to beat both the heat and the crowds, then head to Jaswant Thada for its marble cenotaphs and lake views, followed by Umaid Bhawan Palace. Round out the morning with Toorji Ka Jhalra Bavdi, a striking stepwell in the old city that's become a favorite photo stop.
After sightseeing, explore Sardar Market (Clock Tower Market) for spices, textiles, and local handicrafts. If you have energy left, Mandore Garden and Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park make good late-afternoon additions. If you're continuing your Rajasthan loop, this city is also the starting point for the Jodhpur to Jaisalmer road trip.
✔ Travelers moving between Udaipur and Jodhpur as part of a longer Rajasthan itinerary.
✔ Road trippers who enjoy a mostly-highway drive with just one short hill section.
✔ Couples and solo travelers looking for a comfortable, well-signed self-drive route.
✔ First-time Rajasthan visitors who prefer road travel over trains or flights.
✔ One of the most efficient city-to-city drives in Rajasthan under 5 hours door to door.
✔ Roadside stops like Shreenathji Temple and Om Banna Temple add character without adding real detour time.
✔ Jodhpur is also a natural jumping-off point for the Jodhpur to Jaisalmer road trip.
The Udaipur to Jodhpur distance by road is approximately 250 km via the current best route (NH58 through Nathdwara, Desuri, Nadol, and Gundoj, then SH61), taking around 5 hours. Via the alternate NH62 route through Mundara and Rohat, the distance is around 260 km but takes longer at roughly 5 hours 40 minutes.
The best route currently is via NH58, running through Nathdwara, Desuri, Nadol, and Gundoj, then joining SH61 near Marwar Junction before entering Jodhpur via NH125A. Google Maps flags this as the fastest option because it avoids a closure currently affecting NH58.
Toll charges for a standard car on the NH58/SH61 route are approximately ₹150–₹300 one way. FASTag is mandatory at all toll plazas on this corridor.
The drive itself is comfortably done in under 5 hours, but most travelers plan 2 days for this trip — one day for driving, one full day for Jodhpur sightseeing rather than a rushed same-day return.
The best time is between October and March, with cool mornings and clear highway conditions. Leave Udaipur between 6:30–7:30 AM to clear Nathdwara before local traffic builds.
The current fastest route passes through Nathdwara, Desuri, Nadol, and Gundoj, then Pali, Sojat, and Marwar Junction before reaching Jodhpur via Jhalamand and Bhagat Ki Kothi.
Yes, the route is well-used and mostly highway driving, with light temple traffic near Nathdwara and one brief restricted-usage stretch (Bhadwasiya Road) near the Jodhpur entry, both manageable at normal driving speed.
Not directly. Kumbhalgarh Fort sits near Kelwara, off the main NH58 corridor used on this route. Looping out to it and back adds roughly 2–3 hours, so it's best treated as a separate outing from Udaipur rather than a stop on driving day.
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