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Toll tax · Fuel cost · 2026

Madurai to Tumkur toll tax & fuel cost: ₹4,816 by car

495 km · 16 toll plazas · about 8 h 55 min on the road. Change the vehicle, fuel or mileage below and every number updates.

Toll (car) ₹1,225Petrol ₹3,591Updated 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
₹4,816
Fuel ₹3,591Toll ₹1,225 (8 est.)
495 kmDistance
8 h 55 minDriving time
16Toll crossings
33 LPetrol needed
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Your route · 16 plazas
  1. MaduraiStart · Tamil Nadu
  2. Kodai Road (Kozhinjipatti )km 44 · Tamil Nadu
    ₹75
  3. Velanchettiyurkm 104 · Tamil Nadu
    ₹80est.
  4. Rasampalayankm 177 · Tamil Nadu
    ₹60
  5. Omallurkm 245 · Tamil Nadu
    ₹95
  6. L&T Krishnagiri Thopur Toll Pkm 283 · Tamil Nadu
    ₹120
  7. Karagadahallikm 314 · Tamil Nadu
    ₹85
  8. Attibele (BETPL)km 386 · Karnataka
    ₹35
  9. Elevated Section/ Electronic Citykm 401 · Karnataka
    ₹60
  10. Bannerghatta Road (P2)km 412 · Karnataka · state plaza
    ₹80est.
  11. Kanakapura Road (P3)km 418 · Karnataka · state plaza
    ₹80est.
  12. Mysore Road (P5)km 427 · Karnataka · state plaza
    ₹80est.
  13. Magadi Road (P6)km 437 · Karnataka · state plaza
    ₹80est.
  14. Tumkur Road (P7)km 442 · Karnataka · state plaza
    ₹80est.
  15. Towards Neelmanglakm 453 · Karnataka
    ₹55
  16. Neelamangala - Tumkur /Kulumepalyakm 457 · Karnataka
    ₹80est.
  17. Kaythsandra/Tumkur/Chokkanahallikm 489 · Karnataka
    ₹80est.
  18. TumkurDestination · 495 km

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

Quick answerDriving from Madurai to Tumkur covers about 495 km and takes around 8 h 55 min. A petrol sedan pays about ₹1,225 in tolls at 16 plazas (₹640 of that is our estimate for 8 plazas that don't publish fees) one way with FASTag and burns about 33 litres of petrol (₹3,591 at ₹109/litre), so the one-way trip costs roughly ₹4,816.
495 kmRoad distance
8 h 55 minRealistic drive time
16Toll plazas
₹1,225Car toll, one way
33 LPetrol @ 15 km/l
₹4,816Total, one way

About the Madurai–Tumkur drive

The road distance from Madurai to Tumkur is 495 km via NH44 — a long day that needs an early start.

You cross 16 toll plazas across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka. For a car the published fees add up to ₹585 one way, about ₹1.18 per km. 8 plazas on this route do not publish fees in the NHAI dataset; budget about ₹640 extra to be safe.

States on the way: Tamil NaduKarnataka

Route map: Madurai to TumkurRoad route of about 495 km with 16 toll plazas marked in order.SalemYercaudCoimbatoreOotyHosurMysore12345678910111213141516MaduraiTumkur495 km · 16 tolls
Route map: Madurai → Tumkur. Orange squares are toll plazas, numbered in the order you reach them.

Toll plazas between Madurai and Tumkur

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
1Kodai Road (Kozhinjipatti )44Tamil Nadu₹75₹115₹2,255₹130₹265₹425
2Velanchettiyur104Tamil Nadun/a—————
3Rasampalayan177Tamil Nadu₹60₹90₹1,760₹105₹205₹330
4Omallur245Tamil Nadu₹95₹145₹2,915₹170₹340₹545
5L&T Krishnagiri Thopur Toll P283Tamil Nadu₹120₹185₹3,655₹215₹425₹685
6Karagadahalli314Tamil Nadu₹85₹130₹2,870₹140₹290₹455
7Attibele (BETPL)386Karnataka₹35₹55₹1,105₹60₹125₹260
8Elevated Section/ Electronic City401Karnataka₹60₹90₹1,845₹85₹170₹345
9Bannerghatta Road (P2)state412Karnatakan/a—————
10Kanakapura Road (P3)state418Karnatakan/a—————
11Mysore Road (P5)state427Karnatakan/a—————
12Magadi Road (P6)state437Karnatakan/a—————
13Tumkur Road (P7)state442Karnatakan/a—————
14Towards Neelmangla453Karnataka₹55₹85₹1,705₹100₹200₹320
15Neelamangala - Tumkur /Kulumepalya457Karnatakan/a—————
16Kaythsandra/Tumkur/Chokkanahalli489Karnatakan/a—————
Total (published fees)495₹585₹895₹1,005₹2,020₹3,365

Madurai to Tumkur toll for every vehicle

Totals for all 16 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₹1,225₹2,175₹1,532
LCV / Mini bus₹2,005₹3,505₹2,505
Bus / Truck (2 axle)₹4,100₹7,195₹5,125
3-axle commercial₹5,670₹9,715₹7,085
4–6 axle (MAV)₹6,685₹11,685₹8,358
7+ axle (oversized)₹7,465₹13,195₹9,331

Fuel cost from Madurai to Tumkur

One way, 495 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₹2,993₹2,264₹1,895₹1,238
Sedan₹3,591₹2,622₹2,240₹1,415
SUV / MUV₹4,897₹3,558₹2,898₹1,801

Ways to spend less on this trip

₹Where to fill up

Petrol is cheapest in Tamil Nadu (₹108.78/L) and dearest in Karnataka (₹111.30/L). Filling the ~33 litres you need in Tamil Nadu saves about ₹83 versus buying it all in Karnataka.

⚡Petrol vs diesel vs EV

For the same sedan, fuel for one way costs ₹3,591 on petrol, ₹2,622 on diesel and about ₹1,415 on electric (public fast charging at ₹20/kWh; home charging is far cheaper). An EV with ~350 km real range needs about 1 charging stop 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 8 crossings one way — worth about ₹123 of pass value against ₹585 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 ₹895 instead of ₹1,170 — a 24% discount that FASTag applies automatically.

Madurai to Tumkur: common questions

What is the toll tax from Madurai to Tumkur for a car?

About ₹1,225 one way with FASTag across 16 plazas — ₹585 in published fees plus ~₹640 estimated for 8 plazas that don't publish rates. A return within 24 hours costs ₹2,175. Without FASTag you pay 1.25x by UPI: ₹1,532.

How many toll plazas are there between Madurai and Tumkur?

16 on the fastest route: Kodai Road (Kozhinjipatti ), Velanchettiyur, Rasampalayan, Omallur, 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.

How much petrol is needed from Madurai to Tumkur?

About 33 litres for a car doing 15 km/l (₹3,591 at Madurai prices). A hatchback at 18 km/l needs ~28 L; an SUV at 11 km/l needs ~45 L.

What is the total cost of a Madurai to Tumkur road trip?

Around ₹4,816 one way for a petrol sedan (fuel ₹3,591 + toll ₹1,225), or ₹9,358 for a same-day return. Split between four people that is ₹1,204 each, one way.

How long does it take to drive from Madurai to Tumkur?

Plan on about 8 h 55 min including short breaks. Free-flowing traffic can do it in 6 h 27 min, but towns, trucks and plaza queues usually add time.

What is the toll for a truck or bus from Madurai to Tumkur?

One way with FASTag: bus/2-axle truck ₹4,100, 3-axle ₹5,670, 4–6 axle ₹6,685, 7+ axle ₹7,465 (includes estimates for plazas without published fees).

Is the toll the same from Tumkur to Madurai?

Yes, plazas charge the same fee in both directions, so the Tumkur to Madurai toll is the same ~₹1,225 for a car. Fuel cost differs only if you fill up at Tumkur's state price.

Plan another trip

Tumkur to MaduraiReturn journey · 495 kmMadurai to Kodaikanal125 km · no tollsMadurai to Trichy125 km · ₹350 tollMadurai to Tirunelveli161 km · ₹340 tollMadurai to Thanjavur170 km · ₹295 tollMadurai to Rameswaram173 km · ₹95 tollMadurai to Munnar195 km · no tollsMadurai to Coimbatore210 km · ₹120 tollMadurai to Salem236 km · ₹135 toll

Driving to Tumkur from elsewhere

Bangalore to Tumkur69 km · ₹85 tollMysore to Tumkur159 km · no tollsChikmagalur to Tumkur181 km · ₹155 tollCoorg to Tumkur231 km · ₹65 tollSalem to Tumkur260 km · ₹450 tollHampi to Tumkur270 km · ₹355 tollWayanad to Tumkur290 km · ₹95 tollTirupati to Tumkur291 km · ₹110 toll

All trips from Madurai → All trips from Tumkur →

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