KalQLater.
Road Trip CostGratuity CalculatorResearchPark PulseSalary CalculatorTechnologyJobs & WorkTravelConsumerMethodology
Menu
Road Trip CostGratuity CalculatorResearchPark PulseSalary CalculatorTechnologyJobs & WorkTravelConsumerMethodologyAboutContact
KalQLater.

Trends, tested against reality.

Independent analysis built from public data.
Research & productsRoad Trip Cost CalculatorToll Tax CalculatorToll Plazas in IndiaAll researchPark PulseGratuity CalculatorUAE Gratuity CalculatorIndia Gratuity CalculatorSaudi Gratuity CalculatorSalary CalculatorTechnologyJobs & WorkTravelConsumer
TrustMethodologyEditorial standardsData sourcesCorrectionsAboutContactAuthor
© 2026 KalQLaterPublic data. Visible sources. Reproducible calculations.
Home› Road Trip Cost› From Manali› Manali to Bhopal
TOLL₹
Toll tax · Fuel cost · 2026

Manali to Bhopal toll tax & fuel cost: ₹11,762 by car

1,290 km · 37 toll plazas · about 21 h 55 min on the road. Change the vehicle, fuel or mileage below and every number updates.

Toll (car) ₹2,950Petrol ₹8,812Updated 24 October 2026
Vehicle
Fuel
Trip
km/l
Highway figure for a sedan
₹/litre
Today in Himachal Pradesh
Standard FASTag fee
people
Splits the cost per person
One way · Sedan · Petrol
₹11,762
Fuel ₹8,812Toll ₹2,950 (25 est.)
1,290 kmDistance
21 h 55 minDriving time
37Toll crossings
86 LPetrol needed
Share on WhatsApp
Your route · 37 plazas
  1. ManaliStart · Himachal Pradesh
  2. Alooground Manalikm 7 · Himachal Pradesh · state plaza
    ₹80est.
  3. Dolhu Nallah (Raison)km 24 · Himachal Pradesh
    ₹80
  4. Baloh Feekm 147 · Himachal Pradesh
    ₹70
  5. Mourakm 186 · Punjab
    ₹160
  6. Chandimandirkm 253 · Haryana
    ₹40
  7. Dapparkm 281 · Punjab
    ₹50
  8. Saini Majrakm 323 · Haryana
    ₹105
  9. Pabanawakm 357 · Haryana
    ₹80est.
  10. Chandlanakm 362 · Haryana
    ₹80est.
  11. Mohnakm 372 · Haryana
    ₹80est.
  12. Kheri Sharaf Alikm 398 · Haryana
    ₹80est.
  13. Bahrikm 406 · Haryana
    ₹80est.
  14. Humanyupurkm 481 · Haryana
    ₹80est.
  15. Hassangarhkm 486 · Haryana
    ₹80est.
  16. Badlikm 523 · Haryana · state plaza
    ₹80est.
  17. Farukhnagarkm 536 · Haryana · state plaza
    ₹80est.
  18. Patodikm 544 · Haryana · state plaza
    ₹80est.
  19. Maneshar-7Bkm 553 · Haryana · state plaza
    ₹80est.
  20. Taurukm 568 · Haryana · state plaza
    ₹80est.
  21. Nuhkm 577 · Haryana · state plaza
    ₹80est.
  22. Khalilpurkm 585 · Haryana · state plaza
    ₹80est.
  23. Kalinger Feekm 603 · Haryana
    ₹80est.
  24. Ghata Samsabad Feekm 634 · Haryana
    ₹80est.
  25. Sheetal Feekm 670 · Rajasthan
    ₹80est.
  26. Pinan Feekm 697 · Rajasthan
    ₹80est.
  27. Dungarpur Feekm 779 · Rajasthan
    ₹80est.
  28. Badkapara Splitkm 797 · Rajasthan
    ₹80est.
  29. Bonlikm 819 · Rajasthan
    ₹80est.
  30. Labankm 906 · Rajasthan
    ₹80est.
  31. Mandawarakm 928 · Rajasthan
    ₹80est.
  32. Zalimpurakm 941 · Rajasthan
    ₹80est.
  33. Balapurakm 967 · Rajasthan
    ₹45
  34. Gopalpurakm 986 · Rajasthan
    ₹45
  35. Beer Mandikm 1023 · Rajasthan
    ₹125
  36. Methoonkm 1083 · Rajasthan
    ₹60
  37. Kachnariakm 1183 · Madhya Pradesh
    ₹75
  38. Sonkacchkm 1267 · Madhya Pradesh
    ₹95
  39. BhopalDestination · 1,290 km

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

Quick answerDriving from Manali to Bhopal covers about 1,290 km and takes around 21 h 55 min. A petrol sedan pays about ₹2,950 in tolls at 37 plazas (₹2,000 of that is our estimate for 25 plazas that don't publish fees) one way with FASTag and burns about 86 litres of petrol (₹8,812 at ₹102/litre), so the one-way trip costs roughly ₹11,762.
1,290 kmRoad distance
21 h 55 minRealistic drive time
37Toll plazas
₹2,950Car toll, one way
86 LPetrol @ 15 km/l
₹11,762Total, one way

About the Manali–Bhopal drive

Manali to Bhopal is a long-haul trip best split over two days of 1,290 km, mostly on Delhi - Vadodara Expressway and NH52.

You cross 37 toll plazas across Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh. For a car the published fees add up to ₹950 one way, about ₹0.74 per km. 25 plazas on this route do not publish fees in the NHAI dataset; budget about ₹2,000 extra to be safe.

At 21 h 55 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: Himachal PradeshPunjabHaryanaRajasthanMadhya Pradesh

Route map: Manali to BhopalRoad route of about 1290 km with 37 toll plazas marked in order.VrindavanMathuraAlwarFaridabadAligarhGurgaon12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031323334353637ManaliBhopal1290 km · 37 tolls
Route map: Manali → Bhopal. Orange squares are toll plazas, numbered in the order you reach them.

Toll plazas between Manali 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
1Alooground Manalistate7Himachal Pradeshn/a—————
2Dolhu Nallah (Raison)24Himachal Pradesh₹80₹40₹2,690₹130₹275₹430
3Baloh Fee147Himachal Pradesh₹70₹105₹2,280₹110₹230₹365
4Moura186Punjab₹160₹240₹5,370₹260₹545₹855
5Chandimandir253Haryana₹40₹60₹1,175₹70₹135₹220
6Dappar281Punjab₹50₹75₹1,490₹85₹175₹280
7Saini Majra323Haryana₹105₹155₹3,440₹165₹350₹550
8Pabanawa357Haryanan/a—————
9Chandlana362Haryanan/a—————
10Mohna372Haryanan/a—————
11Kheri Sharaf Ali398Haryanan/a—————
12Bahri406Haryanan/a—————
13Humanyupur481Haryanan/a—————
14Hassangarh486Haryanan/a—————
15Badlistate523Haryanan/a—————
16Farukhnagarstate536Haryanan/a—————
17Patodistate544Haryanan/a—————
18Maneshar-7Bstate553Haryanan/a—————
19Taurustate568Haryanan/a—————
20Nuhstate577Haryanan/a—————
21Khalilpurstate585Haryanan/a—————
22Kalinger Fee603Haryanan/a—————
23Ghata Samsabad Fee634Haryanan/a—————
24Sheetal Fee670Rajasthann/a—————
25Pinan Fee697Rajasthann/a—————
26Dungarpur Fee779Rajasthann/a—————
27Badkapara Split797Rajasthann/a—————
28Bonli819Rajasthann/a—————
29Laban906Rajasthann/a—————
30Mandawara928Rajasthann/a—————
31Zalimpura941Rajasthann/a—————
32Balapura967Rajasthan₹45₹65₹1,470₹70₹150₹235
33Gopalpura986Rajasthan₹45₹65₹1,470₹70₹150₹235
34Beer Mandi1023Rajasthan₹125₹185₹4,100₹200₹415₹655
35Methoon1083Rajasthan₹60₹90₹2,020₹100₹205₹320
36Kachnaria1183Madhya Pradesh₹75₹115₹2,580₹125₹260₹410
37Sonkacch1267Madhya Pradesh₹95₹145₹3,220₹155₹325₹515
Total (published fees)1290₹950₹1,340₹1,540₹3,215₹5,070

Manali to Bhopal toll for every vehicle

Totals for all 37 plazas, including our estimate for 25 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₹2,950₹5,340₹3,688
LCV / Mini bus₹4,665₹8,435₹5,827
Bus / Truck (2 axle)₹9,715₹17,560₹12,146
3-axle commercial₹11,305₹20,455₹14,125
4–6 axle (MAV)₹15,445₹27,915₹19,315
7+ axle (oversized)₹18,545₹33,565₹23,181

Fuel cost from Manali to Bhopal

One way, 1,290 km, at Himachal Pradesh prices (petrol ₹102.46/L, diesel ₹94.52/L). Typical highway mileage; change it in the calculator for your car.

Car typePetrolDieselCNGElectric
Hatchback₹7,343₹5,543₹4,987₹3,225
Sedan₹8,812₹6,418₹5,893₹3,686
SUV / MUV₹12,016₹8,710₹7,626₹4,691

Ways to spend less on this trip

₹Where to fill up

Petrol is cheapest in Himachal Pradesh (₹102.46/L) and dearest in Madhya Pradesh (₹115.38/L). Filling the ~86 litres you need in Himachal Pradesh saves about ₹1,111 versus buying it all in Madhya Pradesh.

⚡Petrol vs diesel vs EV

For the same sedan, fuel for one way costs ₹8,812 on petrol, ₹6,418 on diesel and about ₹3,686 on electric (public fast charging at ₹20/kWh; home charging is far cheaper). An EV with ~350 km real range needs about 4 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 12 crossings one way — worth about ₹185 of pass value against ₹950 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 ₹1,340 instead of ₹1,900 — a 29% discount that FASTag applies automatically.

Manali to Bhopal: common questions

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

About ₹2,950 one way with FASTag across 37 plazas — ₹950 in published fees plus ~₹2,000 estimated for 25 plazas that don't publish rates. A return within 24 hours costs ₹5,340. Without FASTag you pay 1.25x by UPI: ₹3,688.

How many toll plazas are there between Manali and Bhopal?

37 on the fastest route: Alooground Manali, Dolhu Nallah (Raison), Baloh Fee, Moura, Chandimandir, Dappar, Saini Majra, Pabanawa, Chandlana, Mohna, Kheri Sharaf Ali, Bahri, Humanyupur, Hassangarh, Badli, Farukhnagar, Patodi, Maneshar-7B, Tauru, Nuh, Khalilpur, 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 Manali to Bhopal?

About 86 litres for a car doing 15 km/l (₹8,812 at Manali prices). A hatchback at 18 km/l needs ~72 L; an SUV at 11 km/l needs ~117 L.

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

Around ₹11,762 one way for a petrol sedan (fuel ₹8,812 + toll ₹2,950), or ₹22,964 for a same-day return. Split between four people that is ₹2,940 each, one way.

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

Plan on about 21 h 55 min including short breaks. Free-flowing traffic can do it in 15 h 41 min, but towns, trucks and plaza queues usually add time.

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

One way with FASTag: bus/2-axle truck ₹9,715, 3-axle ₹11,305, 4–6 axle ₹15,445, 7+ axle ₹18,545 (includes estimates for plazas without published fees).

Is the toll the same from Bhopal to Manali?

Yes, plazas charge the same fee in both directions, so the Bhopal to Manali toll is the same ~₹2,950 for a car. Fuel cost differs only if you fill up at Bhopal's state price.

Plan another trip

Bhopal to ManaliReturn journey · 1,290 kmManali to Kasol80 km · ₹80 tollManali to Dharamshala232 km · ₹80 tollManali to Shimla244 km · ₹80 tollManali to Chandigarh270 km · ₹370 tollManali to Ludhiana298 km · ₹310 tollManali to Ambala304 km · ₹495 tollManali to Jalandhar313 km · ₹420 tollManali to Patiala324 km · ₹420 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 Manali → 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