Mysuru to Chikmagalur by self-drive car
Chikkamagaluru is the longest of these drives from Mysuru, north-west through Hassan and Belur, and it stays inside Karnataka.
- Distance
- approx. 170–185 km
- Driving time
- approx. 4–5 hours
- State
- Karnataka
Route
One common route: NH275 from Mysuru to Bilikere, then NH373 via K.R. Nagar, Holenarasipura, Hassan and Belur to Chikkamagaluru.
Road notes
- Allow a full half day each way; the times from sources range from under 3 hours (optimistic) to 4–5 hours.
- We found no reliable source for tolls or ghat sections on this route, so none are stated here.
- No state border, so no permit or border tax.
Which of our vehicles suits it
- SUVs: room for luggage on the longest of these drives.
- MUVs: seven seats for a group.
- Sedans: a separate boot for the highway stretches.
Representative image — actual vehicle may differ.
Representative image — actual vehicle may differ.
Representative image — actual vehicle may differ.
SedanMaruti Suzuki Ciaz (2017–2018)
Manual · Petrol · 5 seats
₹2,500/dayInclusive of GST₹5,000 deposit
Sources
Figures are approximate, from the public sources below, checked on 1 Oct 2026. Road rules, forest timings and entry passes change: check them before you set off.
- Club Mahindra — about 180 km, 4–5 h
- Rome2Rio — about 172 km
- Wikipedia: National Highway 373 — Bilikere – Chikkamagaluru