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Toll tax · Fuel cost · 2026

Kodaikanal to Goa toll tax & fuel cost: ₹8,918 by car

1,016 km · 18 toll plazas · about 19 h on the road. Change the vehicle, fuel or mileage below and every number updates.

Toll (car) ₹1,550Petrol ₹7,368Updated 24 October 2026
Vehicle
Fuel
Trip
km/l
Highway figure for a sedan
₹/litre
Today in Tamil Nadu
Standard FASTag fee
people
Splits the cost per person
One way · Sedan · Petrol
₹8,918
Fuel ₹7,368Toll ₹1,550 (8 est.)
1,016 kmDistance
19 hDriving time
18Toll crossings
68 LPetrol needed
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Your route · 18 plazas
  1. KodaikanalStart · Tamil Nadu
  2. L&T Krishnagiri Thopur Toll Pkm 270 · Tamil Nadu
    ₹120
  3. Karagadahallikm 302 · Tamil Nadu
    ₹85
  4. Attibele (BETPL)km 374 · Karnataka
    ₹35
  5. Elevated Section/ Electronic Citykm 389 · Karnataka
    ₹60
  6. Bannerghatta Road (P2)km 399 · Karnataka · state plaza
    ₹80est.
  7. Kanakapura Road (P3)km 406 · Karnataka · state plaza
    ₹80est.
  8. Mysore Road (P5)km 415 · Karnataka · state plaza
    ₹80est.
  9. Magadi Road (P6)km 424 · Karnataka · state plaza
    ₹80est.
  10. Tumkur Road (P7)km 430 · Karnataka · state plaza
    ₹80est.
  11. Towards Neelmanglakm 441 · Karnataka
    ₹55
  12. Neelamangala - Tumkur /Kulumepalyakm 445 · Karnataka
    ₹80est.
  13. Kaythsandra/Tumkur/Chokkanahallikm 477 · Karnataka
    ₹80est.
  14. Karajeevanahallikm 519 · Karnataka
    ₹85
  15. Guilalukm 588 · Karnataka
    ₹85
  16. Hebbalukm 655 · Karnataka
    ₹135
  17. Chalagerikm 703 · Karnataka
    ₹145
  18. Bankapurkm 768 · Karnataka
    ₹105
  19. Goa Road Interchangekm 848 · Karnataka
    ₹80est.
  20. GoaDestination · 1,016 km

“est.” = this plaza doesn't publish fees in the NHAI dataset; we use the median fee for your vehicle class.

Quick answerDriving from Kodaikanal to Goa covers about 1,016 km and takes around 19 h. A petrol sedan pays about ₹1,550 in tolls at 18 plazas (₹640 of that is our estimate for 8 plazas that don't publish fees) one way with FASTag and burns about 68 litres of petrol (₹7,368 at ₹109/litre), so the one-way trip costs roughly ₹8,918.
1,016 kmRoad distance
19 hRealistic drive time
18Toll plazas
₹1,550Car toll, one way
68 LPetrol @ 15 km/l
₹8,918Total, one way

About the Kodaikanal–Goa drive

Kodaikanal to Goa is a long-haul trip best split over two days of 1,016 km, mostly on NH48.

You cross 18 toll plazas across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Goa. For a car the published fees add up to ₹910 one way, about ₹0.90 per km. 8 plazas on this route do not publish fees in the NHAI dataset; budget about ₹640 extra to be safe.

At 19 h of realistic driving time, plan an overnight halt roughly halfway — two drivers sharing the wheel is the safer option if you must do it in one day.

States on the way: Tamil NaduKarnatakaGoa

Route map: Kodaikanal to GoaRoad route of about 1016 km with 18 toll plazas marked in order.CoorgChikmagalurMangaloreUdupiMysoreWayanad123456789101112131415161718KodaikanalGoa1016 km · 18 tolls
Route map: Kodaikanal → Goa. Orange squares are toll plazas, numbered in the order you reach them.

Toll plazas between Kodaikanal and Goa

Fees for a single journey with FASTag. Return fees apply when you come back through the same plaza within 24 hours; a monthly pass covers 50 single journeys in a month.

#Toll plazaAt kmStateCar singleCar returnCar monthlyLCVBus/TruckMulti-axle
1L&T Krishnagiri Thopur Toll P270Tamil Nadu₹120₹185₹3,655₹215₹425₹685
2Karagadahalli302Tamil Nadu₹85₹130₹2,870₹140₹290₹455
3Attibele (BETPL)374Karnataka₹35₹55₹1,105₹60₹125₹260
4Elevated Section/ Electronic City389Karnataka₹60₹90₹1,845₹85₹170₹345
5Bannerghatta Road (P2)state399Karnatakan/a—————
6Kanakapura Road (P3)state406Karnatakan/a—————
7Mysore Road (P5)state415Karnatakan/a—————
8Magadi Road (P6)state424Karnatakan/a—————
9Tumkur Road (P7)state430Karnatakan/a—————
10Towards Neelmangla441Karnataka₹55₹85₹1,705₹100₹200₹320
11Neelamangala - Tumkur /Kulumepalya445Karnatakan/a—————
12Kaythsandra/Tumkur/Chokkanahalli477Karnatakan/a—————
13Karajeevanahalli519Karnataka₹85₹130₹2,885₹140₹295₹460
14Guilalu588Karnataka₹85₹130₹2,885₹140₹295₹460
15Hebbalu655Karnataka₹135₹205₹4,505₹220₹455₹715
16Chalageri703Karnataka₹145₹220₹4,890₹235₹495₹780
17Bankapur768Karnataka₹105₹155₹3,430₹165₹350₹545
18Goa Road Interchange848Karnatakan/a—————
Total (published fees)1016₹910₹1,385₹1,500₹3,100₹5,025

Kodaikanal to Goa toll for every vehicle

Totals for all 18 plazas, including our estimate for 8 plazas without published fees. “No FASTag” is the 1.25x UPI rate.

Vehicle classOne way (FASTag)Return in 24 hNo FASTag (UPI)
Car / Jeep / Van₹1,550₹2,665₹1,937
LCV / Mini bus₹2,500₹4,250₹3,123
Bus / Truck (2 axle)₹5,180₹8,810₹6,477
3-axle commercial₹6,710₹11,280₹8,385
4–6 axle (MAV)₹8,345₹14,180₹10,433
7+ axle (oversized)₹9,775₹16,650₹12,219

Fuel cost from Kodaikanal to Goa

One way, 1,016 km, at Tamil Nadu prices (petrol ₹108.78/L, diesel ₹100.59/L). Typical highway mileage; change it in the calculator for your car.

Car typePetrolDieselCNGElectric
Hatchback₹6,140₹4,646₹3,888₹2,540
Sedan₹7,368₹5,379₹4,595₹2,903
SUV / MUV₹10,048₹7,300₹5,947₹3,695

Ways to spend less on this trip

₹Where to fill up

Petrol is cheapest in Goa (₹104.05/L) and dearest in Karnataka (₹111.30/L). Filling the ~68 litres you need in Goa saves about ₹491 versus buying it all in Karnataka.

⚡Petrol vs diesel vs EV

For the same sedan, fuel for one way costs ₹7,368 on petrol, ₹5,379 on diesel and about ₹2,903 on electric (public fast charging at ₹20/kWh; home charging is far cheaper). An EV with ~350 km real range needs about 3 charging stops on the way.

◎Is the FASTag Annual Pass worth it here?

The pass costs ₹3,075 for 200 crossings (₹15.38 per crossing) on NHAI plazas. This trip uses 10 crossings one way — worth about ₹154 of pass value against ₹910 in regular fees. If you drive highways often, the pass pays off on this route.

↺Coming back the same day?

Return within 24 hours and the car toll for the round trip is ₹1,385 instead of ₹1,820 — a 24% discount that FASTag applies automatically.

Kodaikanal to Goa: common questions

What is the toll tax from Kodaikanal to Goa for a car?

About ₹1,550 one way with FASTag across 18 plazas — ₹910 in published fees plus ~₹640 estimated for 8 plazas that don't publish rates. A return within 24 hours costs ₹2,665. Without FASTag you pay 1.25x by UPI: ₹1,937.

How many toll plazas are there between Kodaikanal and Goa?

18 on the fastest route: L&T Krishnagiri Thopur Toll P, Karagadahalli, Attibele (BETPL), Elevated Section/ Electronic City, Bannerghatta Road (P2), Kanakapura Road (P3), Mysore Road (P5), Magadi Road (P6), Tumkur Road (P7), Towards Neelmangla, Neelamangala - Tumkur /Kulumepalya, Kaythsandra/Tumkur/Chokkanahalli, Karajeevanahalli, Guilalu, Hebbalu, Chalageri, Bankapur, Goa Road Interchange.

How much petrol is needed from Kodaikanal to Goa?

About 68 litres for a car doing 15 km/l (₹7,368 at Kodaikanal prices). A hatchback at 18 km/l needs ~56 L; an SUV at 11 km/l needs ~92 L.

What is the total cost of a Kodaikanal to Goa road trip?

Around ₹8,918 one way for a petrol sedan (fuel ₹7,368 + toll ₹1,550), or ₹17,402 for a same-day return. Split between four people that is ₹2,230 each, one way.

How long does it take to drive from Kodaikanal to Goa?

Plan on about 19 h including short breaks. Free-flowing traffic can do it in 13 h 40 min, but towns, trucks and plaza queues usually add time.

What is the toll for a truck or bus from Kodaikanal to Goa?

One way with FASTag: bus/2-axle truck ₹5,180, 3-axle ₹6,710, 4–6 axle ₹8,345, 7+ axle ₹9,775 (includes estimates for plazas without published fees).

Is the toll the same from Goa to Kodaikanal?

Yes, plazas charge the same fee in both directions, so the Goa to Kodaikanal toll is the same ~₹1,550 for a car. Fuel cost differs only if you fill up at Goa's state price.

Plan another trip

Goa to KodaikanalReturn journey · 1,016 kmKodaikanal to Madurai125 km · no tollsKodaikanal to Munnar140 km · ₹40 tollKodaikanal to Coimbatore161 km · no tollsKodaikanal to Trichy188 km · ₹170 tollKodaikanal to Thrissur218 km · ₹115 tollKodaikanal to Salem233 km · ₹75 tollKodaikanal to Ooty251 km · ₹45 tollKodaikanal to Tirunelveli254 km · ₹235 toll

Driving to Goa from elsewhere

Belgaum to Goa112 km · no tollsGokarna to Goa143 km · ₹120 tollHubli to Goa191 km · ₹0 tollKolhapur to Goa198 km · ₹60 tollRatnagiri to Goa231 km · ₹200 tollUdupi to Goa308 km · ₹400 tollSatara to Goa314 km · ₹205 tollDavangere to Goa341 km · ₹250 toll

All trips from Kodaikanal → All trips from Goa →

Where these numbers come from

  • Toll plazas & fees: NHAI Toll Information System, via the India Toll Plaza dataset (Esri India Living Atlas). 1,764 plazas, fees for 7 vehicle classes.
  • Route & distance: OpenStreetMap road data routed with OSRM; plazas are matched to the route line within 200 m.
  • Fuel prices: state-level retail prices as of 24 October 2026; EV uses a public fast-charging estimate.
  • Toll rules: FASTag Annual Pass ₹3,075 / 200 crossings (FY 2026-27); non-FASTag vehicles pay 1.25x by UPI since 10 April 2026.

Accuracy & corrections

Fees are revised every 1 April and some plazas change mid-year, so treat results as a close estimate. Spotted a wrong fee or a missing plaza? Tell us — we fix reported errors within 72 hours and log them on our corrections page.

Built and maintained by Nikhil Shrivastava. Full method: how the calculator works.

Last updated: 24 October 2026