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Salem → Madurai
How much petrol or diesel does it cost to drive from Salem to Madurai? 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 559 | INR 2,796 | INR 5,591 | INR 12,301 |
Car / SUV Petrol | INR 1,864 | INR 9,319 | INR 18,638 | INR 41,004 |
Van / MPV Diesel | INR 2,299 | INR 11,495 | INR 22,989 | INR 50,576 |
Lorry Diesel | INR 4,138 | INR 20,690 | INR 41,380 | INR 91,037 |
Add INR 271.00 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 559.14 | INR 582.74 | — | INR 830.14 |
| Car / SUV | 12 | INR 1863.81 | INR 1942.48 | — | INR 2134.81 |
| Van / MPV | 9 | INR 2485.08 | — | INR 2298.90 | INR 2569.90 |
| Lorry | 5 | — | — | INR 4138.02 | INR 4409.02 |
"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: Salem to Madurai
How far is Salem to Madurai?
The highway distance from Salem to Madurai is approximately 236 km. The estimated driving time is 3h 3m under normal highway conditions.
How much petrol does a car use from Salem to Madurai?
A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 19.7 litres of petrol. At today's Petrol price (INR 94.77/L), that costs INR 1863.81.
How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Salem to Madurai?
A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 47.2 litres of diesel for this route. At INR 87.67/L, the fuel cost is INR 4138.02 one-way.
What is the toll charge from Salem to Madurai?
The estimated one-way toll on this highway route is approximately INR 271.00. 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 Salem to Madurai?
A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 5.9 litres. At today's Petrol price, that's INR 559.14, 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 26.2 litres, costing INR 2298.90 in fuel. Add the INR 271.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately INR 2569.90.
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