India Road Fuel Cost Estimator

    Madurai Chennai

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

    Distance
    453
    kilometres
    Drive Time
    6h 6m
    highway est.
    Toll
    INR 521.00
    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
    11.3 L
    Petrol
    One-way fuel cost
    INR 1073.27
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollINR 1594.27
    Round trip fuelINR 2146.54
    Round trip fuel + tollINR 3188.54
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol: INR 1073.27
    Premium Petrol: INR 1118.57
    Suitable for solo dispatch or last-mile
    Car / SUV
    Sedan, MPV, SUV
    Avg mileage
    12 km/L
    Fuel needed
    37.8 L
    Petrol
    One-way fuel cost
    INR 3577.57
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollINR 4098.57
    Round trip fuelINR 7155.13
    Round trip fuel + tollINR 8197.13
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol: INR 3577.57
    Premium Petrol: INR 3728.57
    Courier, sales, and small parcel delivery
    Van / MPV
    Cargo van, 1-ton van
    Avg mileage
    9 km/L
    Fuel needed
    50.3 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    INR 4412.72
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollINR 4933.72
    Round trip fuelINR 8825.45
    Round trip fuel + tollINR 9867.45
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol: INR 4770.09
    Diesel: INR 4412.72
    Mid-volume delivery and food distribution
    Lorry
    3-ton, 5-ton, 10-ton
    Avg mileage
    5 km/L
    Fuel needed
    90.6 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    INR 7942.90
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollINR 8463.90
    Round trip fuelINR 15885.80
    Round trip fuel + tollINR 16927.80
    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 1,073INR 5,366INR 10,733INR 23,612
    Car / SUV
    Petrol
    INR 3,578INR 17,888INR 35,776INR 78,706
    Van / MPV
    Diesel
    INR 4,413INR 22,064INR 44,127INR 97,080
    Lorry
    Diesel
    INR 7,943INR 39,715INR 79,429INR 174,744

    Add INR 521.00 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 1073.27INR 1118.57INR 1594.27
    Car / SUV12INR 3577.57INR 3728.57INR 4098.57
    Van / MPV9INR 4770.09INR 4412.72INR 4933.72
    Lorry5INR 7942.90INR 8463.90

    "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 4098.57
    22 trips/month
    INR 90,168
    total monthly fuel cost

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    Common Questions: Madurai to Chennai

    How far is Madurai to Chennai?

    The highway distance from Madurai to Chennai is approximately 453 km. The estimated driving time is 6h 6m under normal highway conditions.

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

    A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 37.8 litres of petrol. At today's Petrol price (INR 94.77/L), that costs INR 3577.57.

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

    A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 90.6 litres of diesel for this route. At INR 87.67/L, the fuel cost is INR 7942.90 one-way.

    What is the toll charge from Madurai to Chennai?

    The estimated one-way toll on this highway route is approximately INR 521.00. 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 Madurai to Chennai?

    A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 11.3 litres. At today's Petrol price, that's INR 1073.27, 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 50.3 litres, costing INR 4412.72 in fuel. Add the INR 521.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately INR 4933.72.

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