India Road Fuel Cost Estimator
Lucknow → Chennai
How much petrol or diesel does it cost to drive from Lucknow to Chennai? 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 4,471 | INR 22,354 | INR 44,708 | INR 98,357 |
Car / SUV Petrol | INR 14,903 | INR 74,513 | INR 149,026 | INR 327,857 |
Van / MPV Diesel | INR 18,381 | INR 91,907 | INR 183,815 | INR 404,392 |
Lorry Diesel | INR 33,087 | INR 165,433 | INR 330,867 | INR 727,906 |
Add INR 2170.00 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 4470.77 | INR 4659.47 | — | INR 6640.77 |
| Car / SUV | 12 | INR 14902.58 | INR 15531.58 | — | INR 17072.58 |
| Van / MPV | 9 | INR 19870.11 | — | INR 18381.48 | INR 20551.48 |
| Lorry | 5 | — | — | INR 33086.66 | INR 35256.66 |
"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: Lucknow to Chennai
How far is Lucknow to Chennai?
The highway distance from Lucknow to Chennai is approximately 1887 km. The estimated driving time is 23h 11m under normal highway conditions.
How much petrol does a car use from Lucknow to Chennai?
A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 157.3 litres of petrol. At today's Petrol price (INR 94.77/L), that costs INR 14902.58.
How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Lucknow to Chennai?
A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 377.4 litres of diesel for this route. At INR 87.67/L, the fuel cost is INR 33086.66 one-way.
What is the toll charge from Lucknow to Chennai?
The estimated one-way toll on this highway route is approximately INR 2170.00. 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 Lucknow to Chennai?
A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 47.2 litres. At today's Petrol price, that's INR 4470.77, 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 209.7 litres, costing INR 18381.48 in fuel. Add the INR 2170.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately INR 20551.48.
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