India Road Fuel Cost Estimator
Chennai → Kanpur
How much petrol or diesel does it cost to drive from Chennai to Kanpur? Breakdown by vehicle type using today's India fuel prices, updated from the datasource.
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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.
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).
| Vehicle | 1×/month | 5×/month | 10×/month | 22×/month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Motorcycle Petrol | INR 4,286 | INR 21,430 | INR 42,860 | INR 94,291 |
Car / SUV Petrol | INR 14,287 | INR 71,433 | INR 142,866 | INR 314,305 |
Van / MPV Diesel | INR 17,622 | INR 88,108 | INR 176,217 | INR 387,677 |
Lorry Diesel | INR 31,719 | INR 158,595 | INR 317,190 | INR 697,818 |
Add INR 2080.00 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.
| Vehicle | km/L | Petrol | Premium Petrol | Diesel | Fuel + Toll |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle | 40 | INR 4285.97 | INR 4466.87 | — | INR 6365.97 |
| Car / SUV | 12 | INR 14286.58 | INR 14889.58 | — | INR 16366.58 |
| Van / MPV | 9 | INR 19048.77 | — | INR 17621.67 | INR 19701.67 |
| Lorry | 5 | — | — | INR 31719.01 | INR 33799.01 |
"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
Last updated: 1 May 2026. Prices are sourced from IndianOil Delhi reference price build-ups.
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Common Questions: Chennai to Kanpur
How far is Chennai to Kanpur?
The highway distance from Chennai to Kanpur is approximately 1809 km. The estimated driving time is 22h 28m under normal highway conditions.
How much petrol does a car use from Chennai to Kanpur?
A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 150.8 litres of petrol. At today's Petrol price (INR 94.77/L), that costs INR 14286.58.
How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Chennai to Kanpur?
A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 361.8 litres of diesel for this route. At INR 87.67/L, the fuel cost is INR 31719.01 one-way.
What is the toll charge from Chennai to Kanpur?
The estimated one-way toll on this highway route is approximately INR 2080.00. 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 Kanpur?
A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 45.2 litres. At today's Petrol price, that's INR 4285.97, 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 201.0 litres, costing INR 17621.67 in fuel. Add the INR 2080.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately INR 19701.67.
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