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Toll tax · Fuel cost · 2026

Pune to Lucknow toll tax & fuel cost: ₹11,773 by car

1,440 km · 14 toll plazas · about 24 h 10 min on the road. Change the vehicle, fuel or mileage below and every number updates.

Toll (car) ₹975Petrol ₹10,798Updated 24 October 2026
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Fuel
Trip
km/l
Highway figure for a sedan
₹/litre
Today in Maharashtra
Standard FASTag fee
people
Splits the cost per person
One way · Sedan · Petrol
₹11,773
Fuel ₹10,798Toll ₹975 (6 est.)
1,440 kmDistance
24 h 10 minDriving time
14Toll crossings
96 LPetrol needed
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Your route · 14 plazas
  1. PuneStart · Maharashtra
  2. Mhasane Phatakm 88 · Maharashtra · state plaza
    ₹80est.
  3. Khadkakm 181 · Maharashtra · state plaza
    ₹80est.
  4. Limbekm 216 · Maharashtra · state plaza
    ₹80est.
  5. Sawangikm 245 · Maharashtra · state plaza
    ₹80est.
  6. Kharpi Check Postkm 574 · Maharashtra · state plaza
    ₹80est.
  7. Bagwadakm 765 · Madhya Pradesh
    ₹120
  8. Vishankhedakm 801 · Madhya Pradesh
    ₹40
  9. 11 Mileskm 818 · Madhya Pradesh · state plaza
    ₹80est.
  10. Sehatganjkm 844 · Madhya Pradesh
    ₹55
  11. Joharia shaikhkm 975 · Madhya Pradesh
    ₹85
  12. Mungwarikm 1118 · Madhya Pradesh
    ₹40
  13. Ujarakm 1181 · Madhya Pradesh
    ₹40
  14. Khannakm 1245 · Uttar Pradesh
    ₹60
  15. Aliyapurkm 1308 · Uttar Pradesh
    ₹55
  16. LucknowDestination · 1,440 km

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

Quick answerDriving from Pune to Lucknow covers about 1,440 km and takes around 24 h 10 min. A petrol sedan pays about ₹975 in tolls at 14 plazas (₹480 of that is our estimate for 6 plazas that don't publish fees) one way with FASTag and burns about 96 litres of petrol (₹10,798 at ₹112/litre), so the one-way trip costs roughly ₹11,773.
1,440 kmRoad distance
24 h 10 minRealistic drive time
14Toll plazas
₹975Car toll, one way
96 LPetrol @ 15 km/l
₹11,773Total, one way

About the Pune–Lucknow drive

The road distance from Pune to Lucknow is 1,440 km via NH753F, NH34 — too long for most people to drive in one go.

You cross 14 toll plazas across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh. For a car the published fees add up to ₹495 one way, about ₹0.34 per km, cheaper than most highway corridors. 6 plazas on this route do not publish fees in the NHAI dataset; budget about ₹480 extra to be safe.

At 24 h 10 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: MaharashtraMadhya PradeshUttar Pradesh

Route map: Pune to LucknowRoad route of about 1440 km with 14 toll plazas marked in order.BhopalPachmarhiOmkareshwarIndoreUjjainAmravati1234567891011121314PuneLucknow1440 km · 14 tolls
Route map: Pune → Lucknow. Orange squares are toll plazas, numbered in the order you reach them.

Toll plazas between Pune and Lucknow

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
1Mhasane Phatastate88Maharashtran/a—————
2Khadkastate181Maharashtran/a—————
3Limbestate216Maharashtran/a—————
4Sawangistate245Maharashtran/a—————
5Kharpi Check Poststate574Maharashtran/a—————
6Bagwada765Madhya Pradesh₹120₹175₹3,940₹190₹400₹625
7Vishankheda801Madhya Pradesh₹40₹60₹1,355₹65₹135₹215
811 Milesstate818Madhya Pradeshn/a—————
9Sehatganj844Madhya Pradesh₹55₹80₹1,810₹90₹185₹290
10Joharia shaikh975Madhya Pradesh₹85₹130₹2,910₹140₹295₹465
11Mungwari1118Madhya Pradesh₹40₹60₹1,350₹65₹135₹215
12Ujara1181Madhya Pradesh₹40₹60₹1,360₹65₹140₹215
13Khanna1245Uttar Pradesh₹60₹90₹1,950₹95₹200₹310
14Aliyapur1308Uttar Pradesh₹55₹85₹1,835₹90₹185₹290
Total (published fees)1440₹495₹740₹800₹1,675₹2,625

Pune to Lucknow toll for every vehicle

Totals for all 14 plazas, including our estimate for 6 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₹975₹1,700₹1,219
LCV / Mini bus₹1,550₹2,700₹1,937
Bus / Truck (2 axle)₹3,235₹5,630₹4,044
3-axle commercial₹3,655₹6,405₹4,569
4–6 axle (MAV)₹5,115₹8,920₹6,397
7+ axle (oversized)₹6,200₹10,795₹7,750

Fuel cost from Pune to Lucknow

One way, 1,440 km, at Maharashtra prices (petrol ₹112.45/L, diesel ₹99.10/L). Typical highway mileage; change it in the calculator for your car.

Car typePetrolDieselCNGElectric
Hatchback₹8,998₹6,488₹4,930₹3,601
Sedan₹10,798₹7,513₹5,827₹4,115
SUV / MUV₹14,724₹10,196₹7,541₹5,238

Ways to spend less on this trip

₹Where to fill up

Petrol is cheapest in Uttar Pradesh (₹102.35/L) and dearest in Madhya Pradesh (₹115.38/L). Filling the ~96 litres you need in Uttar Pradesh saves about ₹1,251 versus buying it all in Madhya Pradesh.

⚡Petrol vs diesel vs EV

For the same sedan, fuel for one way costs ₹10,798 on petrol, ₹7,513 on diesel and about ₹4,115 on electric (public fast charging at ₹20/kWh; home charging is far cheaper). An EV with ~350 km real range needs about 5 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 8 crossings one way — worth about ₹123 of pass value against ₹495 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 ₹740 instead of ₹990 — a 25% discount that FASTag applies automatically.

Pune to Lucknow: common questions

What is the toll tax from Pune to Lucknow for a car?

About ₹975 one way with FASTag across 14 plazas — ₹495 in published fees plus ~₹480 estimated for 6 plazas that don't publish rates. A return within 24 hours costs ₹1,700. Without FASTag you pay 1.25x by UPI: ₹1,219.

How many toll plazas are there between Pune and Lucknow?

14 on the fastest route: Mhasane Phata, Khadka, Limbe, Sawangi, Kharpi Check Post, Bagwada, Vishankheda, 11 Miles, Sehatganj, Joharia shaikh, Mungwari, Ujara, Khanna, Aliyapur.

How much petrol is needed from Pune to Lucknow?

About 96 litres for a car doing 15 km/l (₹10,798 at Pune prices). A hatchback at 18 km/l needs ~80 L; an SUV at 11 km/l needs ~131 L.

What is the total cost of a Pune to Lucknow road trip?

Around ₹11,773 one way for a petrol sedan (fuel ₹10,798 + toll ₹975), or ₹23,296 for a same-day return. Split between four people that is ₹2,943 each, one way.

How long does it take to drive from Pune to Lucknow?

Plan on about 24 h 10 min including short breaks. Free-flowing traffic can do it in 17 h 16 min, but towns, trucks and plaza queues usually add time.

What is the toll for a truck or bus from Pune to Lucknow?

One way with FASTag: bus/2-axle truck ₹3,235, 3-axle ₹3,655, 4–6 axle ₹5,115, 7+ axle ₹6,200 (includes estimates for plazas without published fees).

Is the toll the same from Lucknow to Pune?

Yes, plazas charge the same fee in both directions, so the Lucknow to Pune toll is the same ~₹975 for a car. Fuel cost differs only if you fill up at Lucknow's state price.

Plan another trip

Lucknow to PuneReturn journey · 1,440 kmPune to Lonavala63 km · ₹0 tollPune to Satara113 km · ₹210 tollPune to Mahabaleshwar121 km · ₹125 tollPune to Navi Mumbai126 km · ₹0 tollPune to Alibaug140 km · ₹0 tollPune to Mumbai145 km · ₹0 tollPune to Thane149 km · ₹0 tollPune to Shirdi200 km · ₹0 toll

Driving to Lucknow from elsewhere

Kanpur to Lucknow94 km · no tollsAyodhya to Lucknow135 km · ₹245 tollPrayagraj to Lucknow207 km · ₹245 tollBareilly to Lucknow249 km · ₹225 tollGorakhpur to Lucknow269 km · ₹440 tollVaranasi to Lucknow292 km · ₹490 tollJhansi to Lucknow315 km · ₹550 tollKhajuraho to Lucknow326 km · ₹235 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