Plan a complete Ahmedabad to Udaipur road trip with the best route, day-by-day itinerary, toll costs, road conditions, fuel cost, places to visit, food stops, stay options and self-drive tips. The Ahmedabad to Udaipur distance by road is approximately 260 km, and the drive takes around 4.5 hours depending on your departure time, city traffic and breakfast stop. Running north on the well-maintained NH48 highway via Himmatnagar and Shamlaji, this is one of the fastest and most comfortable weekend road trips from Ahmedabad, with smooth four-to-six-lane driving for most of the way. After crossing the Gujarat–Rajasthan border near Shamlaji, the road climbs gently into the Aravalli hills for a scenic final stretch into Udaipur. Ideal for a 2-day Udaipur itinerary, the route pairs easy highway driving with the city's best experiences: the City Palace, a sunset boat ride on Lake Pichola, the Karni Mata ropeway, Saheliyon ki Bari, the Dharohar folk dance show, lakeside dining and old-city markets. If you are planning a longer journey, extend this route with the Udaipur to Kumbhalgarh road trip to see one of Rajasthan's greatest hill forts.
The fastest, most direct route, running on NH48 via Himmatnagar and Shamlaji with smooth highway driving into Rajasthan.
✔ Fastest route via the smooth NH48 4–6 lane highway.
✔ Scenic Aravalli hill entry into Rajasthan near Shamlaji.
✔ Ideal for easy 2-day weekend road trips from Gujarat.
Overall: Very Good
Ahmedabad to Udaipur via NH48 through Himmatnagar and Shamlaji. FASTag is mandatory on this stretch.
Quick overview of your 2-day road trip
Start your Ahmedabad to Udaipur road trip early to clear city traffic before joining NH48 north. The highway runs smooth through Himmatnagar to Shamlaji, a convenient breakfast stop before the scenic Aravalli climb into Rajasthan. You will reach Udaipur with most of the day still ahead, so check in near the old-city ghats, have a Rajasthani thali lunch and rest through the afternoon heat. Once it cools, walk to Jagdish Temple in the heart of the old city, then head to Dudh Talai and take the Karni Mata ropeway for panoramic views over Lake Pichola and the City Palace. Come back down and walk across to Ambrai Ghat for sunset, the classic view of the City Palace glowing across the water. Stay on for dinner at Ambrai Restaurant, so the entire evening is on foot with no driving or parking in the old city.
For a quick budget thali, stop at Natraj Dining Hall near City Station Road on your way into the city, before check-in.
Day 2 is split by geography: the Fateh Sagar side in the morning and the Lake Pichola side in the evening, so you never cross the city twice. Adults and teens can begin with an optional sunrise hike up Bahubali Hill, a short drive outside the city, families with young kids can skip it and enjoy a slow start instead. After breakfast, head north to Saheliyon ki Bari while it's still quiet, then take an easy stroll along Fateh Sagar Lake. On the way back toward the old city, stop at Hathi Pol Bazaar to browse handicrafts, miniature paintings, textiles and souvenirs then have a lake-view lunch before resting. In the afternoon, visit the City Palace, giving yourself a couple of hours for its courtyards, museums and lake views. From the boat jetty inside the same complex, take the sunset boat on Lake Pichola with a stop at Jag Mandir island, so there's no exit, re-entry or rush across town. As dusk falls, walk to Gangaur Ghat for the Dharohar folk dance show, an evening of Rajasthani dance, music and puppetry, and finish with a lakeside dinner nearby.
If you have extra time: Swap the Karni Mata ropeway for the Neemach Mata ropeway, which pairs with the morning at Fateh Sagar. Keep Sajjangarh (Monsoon Palace) and Shilpgram for a third day.
Eat breakfast at your hotel if it's included, or head to a lake-view café like Jagat Niwas Palace or Lake Pichola Hotel.
This map shows the recommended Ahmedabad to Udaipur road trip route along NH48 via Himmatnagar and Shamlaji. Distances and travel times are approximate and intended for planning reference. The live map below reflects current traffic, so its time estimate may differ slightly. For live navigation or to start from a different point, open this route directly in Google Maps.
✔ Families looking for a comfortable, short weekend road trip from Ahmedabad.
✔ Couples planning a relaxed lakeside Udaipur getaway from Gujarat.
✔ First-time self-drivers wanting an easy highway drive with a short, scenic hill stretch.
✔ Travelers who want sunsets, boat rides and culture without long driving days.
✔ One of the fastest road trips from Gujarat into Rajasthan.
✔ Smooth NH48 driving most of the way, with a scenic Aravalli finish into Udaipur.
✔ Perfect mix of highway comfort, Aravalli scenery, lakes and Udaipur's royal heritage.
✔ Udaipur can also be the starting point for longer drives like the Udaipur to Mount Abu road trip.
The Ahmedabad to Udaipur distance by road is approximately 260 km via the NH48 highway through Himmatnagar and Shamlaji. The drive takes around 4.5 hours depending on your departure time and traffic near Himmatnagar, making it an easy single-day drive.
The best route is Ahmedabad → Udaipur via NH48, through Himmatnagar and Shamlaji: about 260 km and 4.5 hours. It is a smooth 4–6 lane highway with regular fuel and food stops and a scenic Aravalli stretch into Udaipur. Google Maps may label it the Udaipur–Ahmedabad Highway, it is the same route.
The total toll charges from Ahmedabad to Udaipur in 2026 is ₹300 one way for a standard car, covering the NH48 plazas. FASTag is mandatory on all national highways, so ensure it is linked and has sufficient balance before starting. Toll rates may vary slightly based on vehicle category.
Expect roughly ₹1,770–₹2,210 one way, based on 12–15 km/l mileage and current petrol prices. Use the on-page fuel cost calculator for an estimate based on your own vehicle.
Yes, it is one of the most popular weekend road trips from Ahmedabad. With a smooth highway and a travel time of around 4.5 hours, it is ideal for a relaxed 2-day Rajasthan getaway from Gujarat.
Two days are enough to cover the drive and Udaipur's highlights, including the City Palace, a Lake Pichola sunset boat ride, the Karni Mata ropeway and the Dharohar folk dance show. A third day allows a slower pace, Sajjangarh Palace, or an extension to Kumbhalgarh or Mount Abu.
You will find highway restaurants, dhabas and fuel stations along NH48, with reliable stops near Himmatnagar and Shamlaji. In Udaipur, popular choices include Natraj Dining Hall for thali, Jheel's Rooftop Café and Khamma Ghani for lake-view lunches, and Ambrai for dinner.
Yes. The route is well-maintained and family-friendly, with frequent fuel pumps and food stops. Any hatchback, sedan or SUV in good condition handles it comfortably.
Yes, the highway is fully drivable year-round, but Udaipur sightseeing can be uncomfortable in the April–June heat. Start very early, reach Udaipur before noon, and plan indoor or lakeside activities for the afternoon.
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