India Road Fuel Cost Estimator

    Chennai Bhopal

    How much petrol or diesel does it cost to drive from Chennai to Bhopal? Breakdown by vehicle type using today's India fuel prices, updated from the datasource.

    Distance
    1440
    kilometres
    Drive Time
    18h 16m
    highway est.
    Toll
    INR 1656.00
    one-way est.
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    Fuel Cost by Vehicle Type

    Select your vehicle to see the detailed fuel breakdown for this route. Prices as of 1 May 2026.

    Motorcycle
    Kapchai / Underbone
    Avg mileage
    40 km/L
    Fuel needed
    36.0 L
    Petrol
    One-way fuel cost
    INR 3411.72
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollINR 5067.72
    Round trip fuelINR 6823.44
    Round trip fuel + tollINR 10135.44
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol: INR 3411.72
    Premium Petrol: INR 3555.72
    Suitable for solo dispatch or last-mile
    Car / SUV
    Sedan, MPV, SUV
    Avg mileage
    12 km/L
    Fuel needed
    120.0 L
    Petrol
    One-way fuel cost
    INR 11372.40
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollINR 13028.40
    Round trip fuelINR 22744.80
    Round trip fuel + tollINR 26056.80
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol: INR 11372.40
    Premium Petrol: INR 11852.40
    Courier, sales, and small parcel delivery
    Van / MPV
    Cargo van, 1-ton van
    Avg mileage
    9 km/L
    Fuel needed
    160.0 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    INR 14027.20
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollINR 15683.20
    Round trip fuelINR 28054.40
    Round trip fuel + tollINR 31366.40
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol: INR 15163.20
    Diesel: INR 14027.20
    Mid-volume delivery and food distribution
    Lorry
    3-ton, 5-ton, 10-ton
    Avg mileage
    5 km/L
    Fuel needed
    288.0 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    INR 25248.96
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollINR 26904.96
    Round trip fuelINR 50497.92
    Round trip fuel + tollINR 53809.92
    Bulk freight, FMCG, and logistics hauls

    Monthly Fleet Fuel Cost

    Running this route regularly? Estimated one-way fuel cost per month, by trip frequency. Figures use primary fuel for each vehicle type (toll excluded).

    Vehicle1×/month5×/month10×/month22×/month
    Motorcycle
    Petrol
    INR 3,412INR 17,059INR 34,117INR 75,058
    Car / SUV
    Petrol
    INR 11,372INR 56,862INR 113,724INR 250,193
    Van / MPV
    Diesel
    INR 14,027INR 70,136INR 140,272INR 308,598
    Lorry
    Diesel
    INR 25,249INR 126,245INR 252,490INR 555,477

    Add INR 1656.00 toll per one-way trip to get total trip cost per journey.

    Full Fuel Cost Comparison

    All vehicle types × all fuel types for this route.

    Vehiclekm/LPetrolPremium PetrolDieselFuel + Toll
    Motorcycle40INR 3411.72INR 3555.72INR 5067.72
    Car / SUV12INR 11372.40INR 11852.40INR 13028.40
    Van / MPV9INR 15163.20INR 14027.20INR 15683.20
    Lorry5INR 25248.96INR 26904.96

    "Fuel + Toll" uses the primary fuel type for each vehicle. Toll is one-way estimate.

    Today's Fuel Prices in India

    IndianOil Delhi reference price build-ups used in all calculations above

    Regular petrol
    INR 94.77
    Petrol
    Cars, motorcycles, small vans
    Higher octane petrol
    INR 98.77
    Premium Petrol
    Performance and premium vehicles
    Commercial diesel
    INR 87.67
    Diesel
    Vans, lorries, buses

    Last updated: 1 May 2026. Prices are sourced from IndianOil Delhi reference price build-ups.

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    12 km/L
    4 km/L (lorry)50 km/L (motorcycle)
    22×
    1
    1 driver50 drivers

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    One-way cost (Petrol + toll)
    INR 13028.40
    22 trips/month
    INR 286,625
    total monthly fuel cost

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    Common Questions: Chennai to Bhopal

    How far is Chennai to Bhopal?

    The highway distance from Chennai to Bhopal is approximately 1440 km. The estimated driving time is 18h 16m under normal highway conditions.

    How much petrol does a car use from Chennai to Bhopal?

    A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 120.0 litres of petrol. At today's Petrol price (INR 94.77/L), that costs INR 11372.40.

    How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Chennai to Bhopal?

    A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 288.0 litres of diesel for this route. At INR 87.67/L, the fuel cost is INR 25248.96 one-way.

    What is the toll charge from Chennai to Bhopal?

    The estimated one-way toll on this highway route is approximately INR 1656.00. India route tolls are estimated from NHAI corridor pricing patterns and route length. Actual plaza charges vary by highway, state, and return-trip rules.

    How much does a motorcycle spend on fuel from Chennai to Bhopal?

    A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 36.0 litres. At today's Petrol price, that's INR 3411.72, making it the most fuel-efficient option for this route.

    What is the total cost (fuel + toll) for a delivery van on this route?

    A delivery van using diesel at 9 km/L needs 160.0 litres, costing INR 14027.20 in fuel. Add the INR 1656.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately INR 15683.20.

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