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Toll tax · Fuel cost · 2026

Rishikesh to Bhopal toll tax & fuel cost: ₹9,230 by car

1,006 km · 30 toll plazas · about 16 h 25 min on the road. Change the vehicle, fuel or mileage below and every number updates.

Toll (car) ₹2,450Petrol ₹6,780Updated 24 October 2026
Vehicle
Fuel
Trip
km/l
Highway figure for a sedan
₹/litre
Today in Uttarakhand
Standard FASTag fee
people
Splits the cost per person
One way · Sedan · Petrol
₹9,230
Fuel ₹6,780Toll ₹2,450 (21 est.)
1,006 kmDistance
16 h 25 minDriving time
30Toll crossings
67 LPetrol needed
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Your route · 30 plazas
  1. RishikeshStart · Uttarakhand
  2. Chhaparkm 93 · Uttar Pradesh
    ₹60
  3. Siwayakm 156 · Uttar Pradesh
    ₹110
  4. Kashi Plaza DME Km 5823km 182 · Uttar Pradesh
    ₹80est.
  5. DME Km 5200km 191 · Uttar Pradesh
    ₹80est.
  6. Bhojpur Plaza DME Km 4570km 195 · Uttar Pradesh
    ₹80est.
  7. EPE Rasoolpurkm 209 · Uttar Pradesh
    ₹80est.
  8. Dasna Plaza DME Km 2760km 213 · Uttar Pradesh
    ₹80est.
  9. Mehrauli Plaza DME Km 2350km 216 · Uttar Pradesh
    ₹80est.
  10. Dundahera Plaza DME Km 1990km 220 · Uttar Pradesh
    ₹80est.
  11. Noida Plaza DME Km 1400km 226 · Uttar Pradesh
    ₹80est.
  12. Ghazipur Plaza DME Km 7500km 233 · Delhi
    ₹80est.
  13. Sarai Kale Khan DME Km 0000km 240 · Delhi
    ₹80est.
  14. Kiranjkm 299 · Haryana
    ₹155
  15. Khalilpur Feekm 304 · Haryana
    ₹80est.
  16. Kalinger Feekm 319 · Haryana
    ₹80est.
  17. Ghata Samsabad Feekm 350 · Haryana
    ₹80est.
  18. Sheetal Feekm 386 · Rajasthan
    ₹80est.
  19. Pinan Feekm 413 · Rajasthan
    ₹80est.
  20. Dungarpur Feekm 495 · Rajasthan
    ₹80est.
  21. Badkapara Splitkm 513 · Rajasthan
    ₹80est.
  22. Bonlikm 535 · Rajasthan
    ₹80est.
  23. Labankm 622 · Rajasthan
    ₹80est.
  24. Mandawarakm 644 · Rajasthan
    ₹80est.
  25. Zalimpurakm 656 · Rajasthan
    ₹80est.
  26. Balapurakm 683 · Rajasthan
    ₹45
  27. Gopalpurakm 702 · Rajasthan
    ₹45
  28. Beer Mandikm 739 · Rajasthan
    ₹125
  29. Methoonkm 799 · Rajasthan
    ₹60
  30. Kachnariakm 899 · Madhya Pradesh
    ₹75
  31. Sonkacchkm 983 · Madhya Pradesh
    ₹95
  32. BhopalDestination · 1,006 km

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

Quick answerDriving from Rishikesh to Bhopal covers about 1,006 km and takes around 16 h 25 min. A petrol sedan pays about ₹2,450 in tolls at 30 plazas (₹1,680 of that is our estimate for 21 plazas that don't publish fees) one way with FASTag and burns about 67 litres of petrol (₹6,780 at ₹101/litre), so the one-way trip costs roughly ₹9,230.
1,006 kmRoad distance
16 h 25 minRealistic drive time
30Toll plazas
₹2,450Car toll, one way
67 LPetrol @ 15 km/l
₹9,230Total, one way

About the Rishikesh–Bhopal drive

Rishikesh to Bhopal is a long-haul trip best split over two days of 1,006 km, mostly on Delhi - Vadodara Expressway and NH52.

You cross 30 toll plazas across Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh. For a car the published fees add up to ₹770 one way, about ₹0.77 per km. 21 plazas on this route do not publish fees in the NHAI dataset; budget about ₹1,680 extra to be safe.

At 16 h 25 min 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: UttarakhandUttar PradeshDelhiHaryanaRajasthanMadhya Pradesh

Route map: Rishikesh to BhopalRoad route of about 1006 km with 30 toll plazas marked in order.AgraGwaliorMathuraVrindavanAligarhRanthambore123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930RishikeshBhopal1006 km · 30 tolls
Route map: Rishikesh → Bhopal. Orange squares are toll plazas, numbered in the order you reach them.

Toll plazas between Rishikesh and Bhopal

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
1Chhapar93Uttar Pradesh₹60₹90₹2,050₹100₹210₹325
2Siwaya156Uttar Pradesh₹110——₹195₹395₹635
3Kashi Plaza DME Km 5823182Uttar Pradeshn/a—————
4DME Km 5200191Uttar Pradeshn/a—————
5Bhojpur Plaza DME Km 4570195Uttar Pradeshn/a—————
6EPE Rasoolpur209Uttar Pradeshn/a—————
7Dasna Plaza DME Km 2760213Uttar Pradeshn/a—————
8Mehrauli Plaza DME Km 2350216Uttar Pradeshn/a—————
9Dundahera Plaza DME Km 1990220Uttar Pradeshn/a—————
10Noida Plaza DME Km 1400226Uttar Pradeshn/a—————
11Ghazipur Plaza DME Km 7500233Delhin/a—————
12Sarai Kale Khan DME Km 0000240Delhin/a—————
13Kiranj299Haryana₹155₹235₹5,210₹250₹575₹830
14Khalilpur Fee304Haryanan/a—————
15Kalinger Fee319Haryanan/a—————
16Ghata Samsabad Fee350Haryanan/a—————
17Sheetal Fee386Rajasthann/a—————
18Pinan Fee413Rajasthann/a—————
19Dungarpur Fee495Rajasthann/a—————
20Badkapara Split513Rajasthann/a—————
21Bonli535Rajasthann/a—————
22Laban622Rajasthann/a—————
23Mandawara644Rajasthann/a—————
24Zalimpura656Rajasthann/a—————
25Balapura683Rajasthan₹45₹65₹1,470₹70₹150₹235
26Gopalpura702Rajasthan₹45₹65₹1,470₹70₹150₹235
27Beer Mandi739Rajasthan₹125₹185₹4,100₹200₹415₹655
28Methoon799Rajasthan₹60₹90₹2,020₹100₹205₹320
29Kachnaria899Madhya Pradesh₹75₹115₹2,580₹125₹260₹410
30Sonkacch983Madhya Pradesh₹95₹145₹3,220₹155₹325₹515
Total (published fees)1006₹770₹990₹1,265₹2,685₹4,160

Rishikesh to Bhopal toll for every vehicle

Totals for all 30 plazas, including our estimate for 21 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₹2,450₹4,570₹3,063
LCV / Mini bus₹3,890₹7,665₹4,859
Bus / Truck (2 axle)₹8,145₹15,155₹10,183
3-axle commercial₹9,490₹17,755₹11,857
4–6 axle (MAV)₹12,875₹23,985₹16,101
7+ axle (oversized)₹15,425₹28,705₹19,282

Fuel cost from Rishikesh to Bhopal

One way, 1,006 km, at Uttarakhand prices (petrol ₹101.05/L, diesel ₹96.30/L). Typical highway mileage; change it in the calculator for your car.

Car typePetrolDieselCNGElectric
Hatchback₹5,650₹4,405₹3,851₹2,516
Sedan₹6,780₹5,101₹4,552₹2,875
SUV / MUV₹9,245₹6,923₹5,891₹3,660

Ways to spend less on this trip

₹Where to fill up

Petrol is cheapest in Uttarakhand (₹101.05/L) and dearest in Madhya Pradesh (₹115.38/L). Filling the ~67 litres you need in Uttarakhand saves about ₹961 versus buying it all in Madhya Pradesh.

⚡Petrol vs diesel vs EV

For the same sedan, fuel for one way costs ₹6,780 on petrol, ₹5,101 on diesel and about ₹2,875 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 9 crossings one way — worth about ₹138 of pass value against ₹770 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 ₹1,210 instead of ₹1,540 — a 21% discount that FASTag applies automatically.

Rishikesh to Bhopal: common questions

What is the toll tax from Rishikesh to Bhopal for a car?

About ₹2,450 one way with FASTag across 30 plazas — ₹770 in published fees plus ~₹1,680 estimated for 21 plazas that don't publish rates. A return within 24 hours costs ₹4,570. Without FASTag you pay 1.25x by UPI: ₹3,063.

How many toll plazas are there between Rishikesh and Bhopal?

30 on the fastest route: Chhapar, Siwaya, Kashi Plaza DME Km 5823, DME Km 5200, Bhojpur Plaza DME Km 4570, EPE Rasoolpur, Dasna Plaza DME Km 2760, Mehrauli Plaza DME Km 2350, Dundahera Plaza DME Km 1990, Noida Plaza DME Km 1400, Ghazipur Plaza DME Km 7500, Sarai Kale Khan DME Km 0000, Kiranj, Khalilpur Fee, Kalinger Fee, Ghata Samsabad Fee, Sheetal Fee, Pinan Fee, Dungarpur Fee, Badkapara Split, Bonli, Laban, Mandawara, Zalimpura, Balapura, Gopalpura, Beer Mandi, Methoon, Kachnaria, Sonkacch.

How much petrol is needed from Rishikesh to Bhopal?

About 67 litres for a car doing 15 km/l (₹6,780 at Rishikesh prices). A hatchback at 18 km/l needs ~56 L; an SUV at 11 km/l needs ~91 L.

What is the total cost of a Rishikesh to Bhopal road trip?

Around ₹9,230 one way for a petrol sedan (fuel ₹6,780 + toll ₹2,450), or ₹18,130 for a same-day return. Split between four people that is ₹2,307 each, one way.

How long does it take to drive from Rishikesh to Bhopal?

Plan on about 16 h 25 min including short breaks. Free-flowing traffic can do it in 11 h 40 min, but towns, trucks and plaza queues usually add time.

What is the toll for a truck or bus from Rishikesh to Bhopal?

One way with FASTag: bus/2-axle truck ₹8,145, 3-axle ₹9,490, 4–6 axle ₹12,875, 7+ axle ₹15,425 (includes estimates for plazas without published fees).

Is the toll the same from Bhopal to Rishikesh?

Yes, plazas charge the same fee in both directions, so the Bhopal to Rishikesh toll is the same ~₹2,450 for a car. Fuel cost differs only if you fill up at Bhopal's state price.

Plan another trip

Bhopal to RishikeshReturn journey · 1,006 kmRishikesh to Haridwar20 km · no tollsRishikesh to Dehradun43 km · ₹110 tollRishikesh to Mussoorie71 km · ₹110 tollRishikesh to Jim Corbett158 km · ₹90 tollRishikesh to Meerut165 km · ₹170 tollRishikesh to Karnal172 km · ₹35 tollRishikesh to Moradabad177 km · ₹90 tollRishikesh to Ambala190 km · ₹110 toll

Driving to Bhopal from elsewhere

Indore to Bhopal188 km · ₹25 tollUjjain to Bhopal196 km · ₹70 tollPachmarhi to Bhopal221 km · ₹160 tollOmkareshwar to Bhopal276 km · ₹40 tollJabalpur to Bhopal320 km · ₹480 tollAmravati to Bhopal325 km · ₹160 tollJhansi to Bhopal338 km · ₹345 tollKota to Bhopal344 km · ₹420 toll

All trips from Rishikesh → All trips from Bhopal →

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