How to reach Ooty by road

Ooty is connected to major cities and towns via good roads. It is easily accessible from cities like Chennai, Coimbatore, Mysore, Bangalore, Kochi and Calicut. Many people prefer taking state run transport buses to Ooty since they are comfortable as well as cheaper than private taxis. If you are planning a road trip in your own vehicle, then it is best to check the various routes to Ooty before starting your journey.

Driving directions from Chennai, Tamil-Nadu to Ooty, Tamil Nadu

From : Chennai, Tamil-Nadu

Distance : 547 km

9 hours 8 mins
Head west on Joithe Ram Linghm St toward Dasathapuram/Rutland Gate 6th St
Pass by Johnco Pallets (on the left)

0.2 km, 1 min
Turn left at Chaitanya State Emporium onto Nungambakkam High Rd
Pass by Ace Reality Connection Real Estate (on the left)

0.9 km, 2 mins
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit

0.4 km, 1 min
Slight left onto Anna Salai
Pass by Ashwini Automobiles (on the left in 950 m)

5.1 km, 8 mins
At church, continue onto Taluk Office Rd
Pass by TASMAC (on the left)

0.1 km, 1 min
Keep right to stay on Taluk Office Rd

0.6 km, 1 min
Continue onto Sardar Patel Rd
Continue to follow சர்தார் படேல் சாலை
Pass by Lakshmi vilas bank and atm (on the left in 700 m)

1.2 km, 2 mins
Continue onto Anna Salai
Pass by HP Petrol Bunk (on the left in 600 m)

1.3 km, 2 mins
Continue onto Grand Southern Trunk Rd
Pass by Bharat Petroleum (on the left in 10.9 km)

14.0 km, 17 mins
At Tambaram Junction, continue onto Nagapattinam-Chennai Hwy/NH 45/Tiruchi-Chennai Hwy
Continue to follow NH 45
Partial toll road
Pass by HP Petrol Pump (on the left in 23.6 km)

125 km, 1 hour 44 mins
Slight right onto Tiruchi-Chennai Hwy/NH 132/NH 45
Continue to follow Tiruchi-Chennai Hwy/NH 45
Partial toll road
Pass by HP Petrol Pump (on the left in 36.5 km)

51.4 km, 42 mins
Turn right onto Salem-Ulundurpettai Hwy/NH 68

0.1 km, 3 mins
Sharp left onto NH 68

0.3 km, 1 min
Take the 1st left to stay on NH 68

23.2 km, 18 mins
Turn left onto Salem-Ulundurpettai Hwy/NH 68
Partial toll road
Pass by Petrol Pump (on the left in 50.8 km)

57.5 km, 46 mins
Turn right to stay on Salem-Ulundurpettai Hwy/NH 68
Pass by Petrol Punk (on the left in 14.0 km)

38.7 km, 34 mins
Slight right to stay on Salem-Ulundurpettai Hwy/NH 68
Continue to follow NH 68
Go through 1 roundabout
Pass by Dharan Natural Stone Park (on the left in 17.7 km)

19.9 km, 19 mins
Slight left onto Sankari Main Rd
Pass by Sri Vidya Mandir Higher Secondary School (on the right in 600 m)

3.4 km, 5 mins
Slight left onto Service Road

0.5 km, 1 min
Slight left onto Salem-Ernakulam Hwy
Partial toll road
Pass by Vinayaka Mission Hospital (on the left in 4.8 km)

106 km, 1 hour 29 mins
Slight right toward Avinashi - Annur - Mettupalayam Rd

5.3 km, 6 mins
Continue straight onto Avinashi - Annur - Mettupalayam Rd

2.9 km, 4 mins
Turn right to stay on Avinashi - Annur - Mettupalayam Rd
Pass by BP Gas Station (on the right in 35.4 km)

38.1 km, 41 mins
At Victoria Jewellery, continue onto Coimbatore Ooty Gundelpet Hwy/NH 67
Pass by BP Gas Station (on the left)

29.4 km, 53 mins
Turn right to stay on Coimbatore Ooty Gundelpet Hwy/NH 67
Pass by Bharat Peroleum Bunk (on the left in 2.9 km)

19.5 km, 44 mins
Slight left onto Church Hill Rd

0.2 km, 1 min
Slight left at Union Church

0.2 km, 1 min
Take the 1st right

0.9 km, 3 mins
Continue straight onto Coimbatore Ooty Gundelpet Hwy/NH 67
Pass by Hindustan Petroleum (on the right)

0.5 km, 2 mins
Sharp left
Destination will be on the left

0.2 km, 1 min

Chennai, Tamil-Nadu to Ooty, Tamil Nadu

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