479 km · 5 toll plazas · about 10 h 20 min on the road. Change the vehicle, fuel or mileage below and every number updates.
Wayanad to Gokarna is a full day on the road of 479 km, mostly on NH66 and Kasargod-Kannur-Calicut Highway.
You cross 5 toll plazas across Kerala, Karnataka. For a car the published fees add up to ₹385 one way, about ₹0.80 per km.
Gokarna draws heavy pilgrim traffic on weekends and festival days; leave early to avoid queues at the plazas and in town.
States on the way: KeralaKarnataka
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 plaza | At km | State | Car single | Car return | Car monthly | LCV | Bus/Truck | Multi-axle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Talapady | 233 | Karnataka | ₹55 | ₹80 | ₹1,825 | ₹85 | ₹175 | ₹265 |
| 2 | Hejamadi | 276 | Karnataka | ₹50 | ₹80 | ₹1,735 | ₹85 | ₹175 | ₹275 |
| 3 | Gundmi (Sasthan ) | 323 | Karnataka | ₹60 | ₹90 | ₹2,050 | ₹100 | ₹210 | ₹325 |
| 4 | Shirur | 381 | Karnataka | ₹105 | ₹155 | ₹3,445 | ₹165 | ₹350 | ₹550 |
| 5 | Holegadde | 438 | Karnataka | ₹115 | ₹175 | ₹3,835 | ₹180 | ₹375 | ₹585 |
| Total (published fees) | 479 | ₹385 | ₹580 | ₹615 | ₹1,285 | ₹2,000 |
Totals for all 5 plazas. “No FASTag” is the 1.25x UPI rate.
| Vehicle class | One way (FASTag) | Return in 24 h | No FASTag (UPI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car / Jeep / Van | ₹385 | ₹580 | ₹482 |
| LCV / Mini bus | ₹615 | ₹925 | ₹768 |
| Bus / Truck (2 axle) | ₹1,285 | ₹1,930 | ₹1,608 |
| 3-axle commercial | ₹1,655 | ₹2,495 | ₹2,069 |
| 4–6 axle (MAV) | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 7+ axle (oversized) | ₹2,475 | ₹3,705 | ₹3,095 |
One way, 479 km, at Kerala prices (petrol ₹114.57/L, diesel ₹103.43/L). Typical highway mileage; change it in the calculator for your car.
| Car type | Petrol | Diesel | CNG | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatchback | ₹3,048 | ₹2,251 | ₹1,823 | ₹1,197 |
| Sedan | ₹3,657 | ₹2,607 | ₹2,155 | ₹1,368 |
| SUV / MUV | ₹4,987 | ₹3,538 | ₹2,789 | ₹1,741 |
Petrol is cheapest in Karnataka (₹111.30/L) and dearest in Kerala (₹114.57/L). Filling the ~32 litres you need in Karnataka saves about ₹104 versus buying it all in Kerala.
For the same sedan, fuel for one way costs ₹3,657 on petrol, ₹2,607 on diesel and about ₹1,368 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.
The pass costs ₹3,075 for 200 crossings (₹15.38 per crossing) on NHAI plazas. This trip uses 5 crossings one way — worth about ₹77 of pass value against ₹385 in regular fees. If you drive highways often, the pass pays off on this route.
Return within 24 hours and the car toll for the round trip is ₹580 instead of ₹770 — a 25% discount that FASTag applies automatically.
About ₹385 one way with FASTag across 5 plazas. A return within 24 hours costs ₹580. Without FASTag you pay 1.25x by UPI: ₹482.
5 on the fastest route: Talapady, Hejamadi, Gundmi (Sasthan ), Shirur, Holegadde.
About 32 litres for a car doing 15 km/l (₹3,657 at Wayanad prices). A hatchback at 18 km/l needs ~27 L; an SUV at 11 km/l needs ~44 L.
Around ₹4,042 one way for a petrol sedan (fuel ₹3,657 + toll ₹385), or ₹7,895 for a same-day return. Split between four people that is ₹1,011 each, one way.
Plan on about 10 h 20 min including short breaks. Free-flowing traffic can do it in 7 h 24 min, but towns, trucks and plaza queues usually add time.
One way with FASTag: bus/2-axle truck ₹1,285, 3-axle ₹1,655, 4–6 axle ₹2,000, 7+ axle ₹2,475.
Yes, plazas charge the same fee in both directions, so the Gokarna to Wayanad toll is the same ~₹385 for a car. Fuel cost differs only if you fill up at Gokarna's state price.
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.
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Last updated: 24 October 2026