India Road Fuel Cost Estimator

    Chennai Lucknow

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

    Distance
    1894
    kilometres
    Drive Time
    23h 31m
    highway est.
    Toll
    INR 2178.00
    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
    47.4 L
    Petrol
    One-way fuel cost
    INR 4487.36
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollINR 6665.36
    Round trip fuelINR 8974.72
    Round trip fuel + tollINR 13330.72
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol: INR 4487.36
    Premium Petrol: INR 4676.76
    Suitable for solo dispatch or last-mile
    Car / SUV
    Sedan, MPV, SUV
    Avg mileage
    12 km/L
    Fuel needed
    157.8 L
    Petrol
    One-way fuel cost
    INR 14957.86
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollINR 17135.86
    Round trip fuelINR 29915.73
    Round trip fuel + tollINR 34271.73
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol: INR 14957.86
    Premium Petrol: INR 15589.20
    Courier, sales, and small parcel delivery
    Van / MPV
    Cargo van, 1-ton van
    Avg mileage
    9 km/L
    Fuel needed
    210.4 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    INR 18449.66
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollINR 20627.66
    Round trip fuelINR 36899.33
    Round trip fuel + tollINR 41255.33
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol: INR 19943.82
    Diesel: INR 18449.66
    Mid-volume delivery and food distribution
    Lorry
    3-ton, 5-ton, 10-ton
    Avg mileage
    5 km/L
    Fuel needed
    378.8 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    INR 33209.40
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollINR 35387.40
    Round trip fuelINR 66418.79
    Round trip fuel + tollINR 70774.79
    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 4,487INR 22,437INR 44,874INR 98,722
    Car / SUV
    Petrol
    INR 14,958INR 74,789INR 149,579INR 329,073
    Van / MPV
    Diesel
    INR 18,450INR 92,248INR 184,497INR 405,893
    Lorry
    Diesel
    INR 33,209INR 166,047INR 332,094INR 730,607

    Add INR 2178.00 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 4487.36INR 4676.76INR 6665.36
    Car / SUV12INR 14957.86INR 15589.20INR 17135.86
    Van / MPV9INR 19943.82INR 18449.66INR 20627.66
    Lorry5INR 33209.40INR 35387.40

    "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 17135.86
    22 trips/month
    INR 376,989
    total monthly fuel cost

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    Common Questions: Chennai to Lucknow

    How far is Chennai to Lucknow?

    The highway distance from Chennai to Lucknow is approximately 1894 km. The estimated driving time is 23h 31m under normal highway conditions.

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

    A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 157.8 litres of petrol. At today's Petrol price (INR 94.77/L), that costs INR 14957.86.

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

    A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 378.8 litres of diesel for this route. At INR 87.67/L, the fuel cost is INR 33209.40 one-way.

    What is the toll charge from Chennai to Lucknow?

    The estimated one-way toll on this highway route is approximately INR 2178.00. 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 Lucknow?

    A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 47.4 litres. At today's Petrol price, that's INR 4487.36, 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 210.4 litres, costing INR 18449.66 in fuel. Add the INR 2178.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately INR 20627.66.

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