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Toll tax · Fuel cost · 2026

Kota to Rishikesh toll tax & fuel cost: ₹7,362 by car

698 km · 25 toll plazas · about 11 h 15 min on the road. Change the vehicle, fuel or mileage below and every number updates.

Toll (car) ₹2,085Petrol ₹5,277Updated 24 October 2026
Vehicle
Fuel
Trip
km/l
Highway figure for a sedan
₹/litre
Today in Rajasthan
Standard FASTag fee
people
Splits the cost per person
One way · Sedan · Petrol
₹7,362
Fuel ₹5,277Toll ₹2,085 (22 est.)
698 kmDistance
11 h 15 minDriving time
25Toll crossings
47 LPetrol needed
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Your route · 25 plazas
  1. KotaStart · Rajasthan
  2. Karadiyakm 27 · Rajasthan
    ₹80est.
  3. Zalimpurakm 42 · Rajasthan
    ₹80est.
  4. Mandawarakm 54 · Rajasthan
    ₹80est.
  5. Labankm 76 · Rajasthan
    ₹80est.
  6. Bonlikm 163 · Rajasthan
    ₹80est.
  7. Badkapara Splitkm 185 · Rajasthan
    ₹80est.
  8. Dungarpur Feekm 203 · Rajasthan
    ₹80est.
  9. Pinan Feekm 285 · Rajasthan
    ₹80est.
  10. Sheetal Feekm 312 · Rajasthan
    ₹80est.
  11. Ghata Samsabad Feekm 348 · Haryana
    ₹80est.
  12. Kalinger Feekm 379 · Haryana
    ₹80est.
  13. Khalilpur Feekm 394 · Haryana
    ₹80est.
  14. Kiranjkm 399 · Haryana
    ₹155
  15. Sarai Kale Khan DME Km 0000km 458 · Delhi
    ₹80est.
  16. Ghazipur Plaza DME Km 7500km 465 · Delhi
    ₹80est.
  17. Noida Plaza DME Km 1400km 472 · Uttar Pradesh
    ₹80est.
  18. Dundahera Plaza DME Km 1990km 478 · Uttar Pradesh
    ₹80est.
  19. Mehrauli Plaza DME Km 2350km 482 · Uttar Pradesh
    ₹80est.
  20. Dasna Plaza DME Km 2760km 485 · Uttar Pradesh
    ₹80est.
  21. EPE Rasoolpurkm 489 · Uttar Pradesh
    ₹80est.
  22. Bhojpur Plaza DME Km 4570km 503 · Uttar Pradesh
    ₹80est.
  23. DME Km 5200km 507 · Uttar Pradesh
    ₹80est.
  24. Kashi Plaza DME Km 5823km 516 · Uttar Pradesh
    ₹80est.
  25. Siwayakm 542 · Uttar Pradesh
    ₹110
  26. Chhaparkm 605 · Uttar Pradesh
    ₹60
  27. RishikeshDestination · 698 km

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

Quick answerDriving from Kota to Rishikesh covers about 698 km and takes around 11 h 15 min. A petrol sedan pays about ₹2,085 in tolls at 25 plazas (₹1,760 of that is our estimate for 22 plazas that don't publish fees) one way with FASTag and burns about 47 litres of petrol (₹5,277 at ₹113/litre), so the one-way trip costs roughly ₹7,362.
698 kmRoad distance
11 h 15 minRealistic drive time
25Toll plazas
₹2,085Car toll, one way
47 LPetrol @ 15 km/l
₹7,362Total, one way

About the Kota–Rishikesh drive

The road distance from Kota to Rishikesh is 698 km via NH334, Delhi - Vadodara Expressway — a long day that needs an early start.

You cross 25 toll plazas across Rajasthan, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand. For a car the published fees add up to ₹325 one way, about ₹0.47 per km, cheaper than most highway corridors. 22 plazas on this route do not publish fees in the NHAI dataset; budget about ₹1,760 extra to be safe.

Rishikesh draws heavy pilgrim traffic on weekends and festival days; leave early to avoid queues at the plazas and in town.

States on the way: RajasthanHaryanaDelhiUttar PradeshUttarakhand

Route map: Kota to RishikeshRoad route of about 698 km with 25 toll plazas marked in order.AlwarVrindavanMathuraFaridabadGurgaonNoida12345678910111213141516171819202122232425KotaRishikesh698 km · 25 tolls
Route map: Kota → Rishikesh. Orange squares are toll plazas, numbered in the order you reach them.

Toll plazas between Kota and Rishikesh

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
1Karadiya27Rajasthann/a—————
2Zalimpura42Rajasthann/a—————
3Mandawara54Rajasthann/a—————
4Laban76Rajasthann/a—————
5Bonli163Rajasthann/a—————
6Badkapara Split185Rajasthann/a—————
7Dungarpur Fee203Rajasthann/a—————
8Pinan Fee285Rajasthann/a—————
9Sheetal Fee312Rajasthann/a—————
10Ghata Samsabad Fee348Haryanan/a—————
11Kalinger Fee379Haryanan/a—————
12Khalilpur Fee394Haryanan/a—————
13Kiranj399Haryana₹155₹235₹5,210₹250₹575₹830
14Sarai Kale Khan DME Km 0000458Delhin/a—————
15Ghazipur Plaza DME Km 7500465Delhin/a—————
16Noida Plaza DME Km 1400472Uttar Pradeshn/a—————
17Dundahera Plaza DME Km 1990478Uttar Pradeshn/a—————
18Mehrauli Plaza DME Km 2350482Uttar Pradeshn/a—————
19Dasna Plaza DME Km 2760485Uttar Pradeshn/a—————
20EPE Rasoolpur489Uttar Pradeshn/a—————
21Bhojpur Plaza DME Km 4570503Uttar Pradeshn/a—————
22DME Km 5200507Uttar Pradeshn/a—————
23Kashi Plaza DME Km 5823516Uttar Pradeshn/a—————
24Siwaya542Uttar Pradesh₹110——₹195₹395₹635
25Chhapar605Uttar Pradesh₹60₹90₹2,050₹100₹210₹325
Total (published fees)698₹325₹325₹545₹1,180₹1,790

Kota to Rishikesh toll for every vehicle

Totals for all 25 plazas, including our estimate for 22 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₹2,085₹4,065₹2,607
LCV / Mini bus₹3,295₹6,835₹4,114
Bus / Truck (2 axle)₹6,900₹13,405₹8,626
3-axle commercial₹8,145₹15,895₹10,176
4–6 axle (MAV)₹10,920₹21,265₹13,656
7+ axle (oversized)₹13,045₹25,380₹16,307

Fuel cost from Kota to Rishikesh

One way, 698 km, at Rajasthan prices (petrol ₹113.42/L, diesel ₹98.49/L). Typical highway mileage; change it in the calculator for your car.

Car typePetrolDieselCNGElectric
Hatchback₹4,397₹3,124₹2,671₹1,745
Sedan₹5,277₹3,617₹3,156₹1,994
SUV / MUV₹7,196₹4,909₹4,085₹2,538

Ways to spend less on this trip

₹Where to fill up

Petrol is cheapest in Uttarakhand (₹101.05/L) and dearest in Rajasthan (₹113.42/L). Filling the ~47 litres you need in Uttarakhand saves about ₹576 versus buying it all in Rajasthan.

⚡Petrol vs diesel vs EV

For the same sedan, fuel for one way costs ₹5,277 on petrol, ₹3,617 on diesel and about ₹1,994 on electric (public fast charging at ₹20/kWh; home charging is far cheaper). An EV with ~350 km real range needs about 2 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 3 crossings one way — worth about ₹46 of pass value against ₹325 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 ₹545 instead of ₹650 — a 16% discount that FASTag applies automatically.

Kota to Rishikesh: common questions

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

About ₹2,085 one way with FASTag across 25 plazas — ₹325 in published fees plus ~₹1,760 estimated for 22 plazas that don't publish rates. A return within 24 hours costs ₹4,065. Without FASTag you pay 1.25x by UPI: ₹2,607.

How many toll plazas are there between Kota and Rishikesh?

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

How much petrol is needed from Kota to Rishikesh?

About 47 litres for a car doing 15 km/l (₹5,277 at Kota prices). A hatchback at 18 km/l needs ~39 L; an SUV at 11 km/l needs ~63 L.

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

Around ₹7,362 one way for a petrol sedan (fuel ₹5,277 + toll ₹2,085), or ₹14,619 for a same-day return. Split between four people that is ₹1,840 each, one way.

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

Plan on about 11 h 15 min including short breaks. Free-flowing traffic can do it in 8 h 6 min, but towns, trucks and plaza queues usually add time.

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

One way with FASTag: bus/2-axle truck ₹6,900, 3-axle ₹8,145, 4–6 axle ₹10,920, 7+ axle ₹13,045 (includes estimates for plazas without published fees).

Is the toll the same from Rishikesh to Kota?

Yes, plazas charge the same fee in both directions, so the Rishikesh to Kota toll is the same ~₹2,085 for a car. Fuel cost differs only if you fill up at Rishikesh's state price.

Plan another trip

Rishikesh to KotaReturn journey · 698 kmKota to Ranthambore163 km · ₹0 tollKota to Ajmer208 km · ₹175 tollKota to Pushkar223 km · ₹175 tollKota to Ujjain247 km · ₹65 tollKota to Jaipur276 km · ₹160 tollKota to Udaipur279 km · ₹485 tollKota to Indore305 km · ₹225 tollKota to Jhansi318 km · ₹560 toll

Driving to Rishikesh from elsewhere

Haridwar to Rishikesh20 km · no tollsDehradun to Rishikesh43 km · ₹110 tollMussoorie to Rishikesh71 km · ₹110 tollJim Corbett to Rishikesh158 km · ₹90 tollMeerut to Rishikesh165 km · ₹170 tollKarnal to Rishikesh172 km · ₹35 tollMoradabad to Rishikesh177 km · ₹90 tollAmbala to Rishikesh190 km · ₹110 toll

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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