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TRIP GUIDE · FROM MYSURU

Mysuru to Coorg by self-drive car

Madikeri, the main town of Kodagu (Coorg), is a straight run west from Mysuru on one national highway, and the whole trip stays inside Karnataka.

Distance
approx. 115–120 km
Driving time
approx. 2.5–3 hours
State
Karnataka

Route

NH275: Mysuru – Bilikere – Hunsur – Periyapatna – Bylakuppe – Kushalnagar – Madikeri.

Road notes

  • The stretch from Kushalnagar to Madikeri climbs into the hills through bends, according to travel reports.
  • In recent monsoons Kodagu has banned heavy goods vehicles for part of June and July. Those bans have not applied to cars.
  • No state border, so no permit or border tax.

Which of our vehicles suits it

  • SUVs: room for luggage and a higher seat for the hill roads around Madikeri.
  • MUVs: seven seats when the whole family is going.
  • Sedans: a separate boot for the highway drive, if you are staying on the main roads.
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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.