India Road Fuel Cost Estimator
Chennai → Salem
How much petrol or diesel does it cost to drive from Chennai to Salem? 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 827 | INR 4,134 | INR 8,269 | INR 18,191 |
Car / SUV Petrol | INR 2,756 | INR 13,781 | INR 27,562 | INR 60,637 |
Van / MPV Diesel | INR 3,400 | INR 16,998 | INR 33,996 | INR 74,792 |
Lorry Diesel | INR 6,119 | INR 30,597 | INR 61,194 | INR 134,626 |
Add INR 401.00 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 826.87 | INR 861.77 | — | INR 1227.87 |
| Car / SUV | 12 | INR 2756.23 | INR 2872.56 | — | INR 3157.23 |
| Van / MPV | 9 | INR 3674.97 | — | INR 3399.65 | INR 3800.65 |
| Lorry | 5 | — | — | INR 6119.37 | INR 6520.37 |
"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 Salem
How far is Chennai to Salem?
The highway distance from Chennai to Salem is approximately 349 km. The estimated driving time is 4h 30m under normal highway conditions.
How much petrol does a car use from Chennai to Salem?
A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 29.1 litres of petrol. At today's Petrol price (INR 94.77/L), that costs INR 2756.23.
How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Chennai to Salem?
A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 69.8 litres of diesel for this route. At INR 87.67/L, the fuel cost is INR 6119.37 one-way.
What is the toll charge from Chennai to Salem?
The estimated one-way toll on this highway route is approximately INR 401.00. 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 Salem?
A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 8.7 litres. At today's Petrol price, that's INR 826.87, 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 38.8 litres, costing INR 3399.65 in fuel. Add the INR 401.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately INR 3800.65.
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