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Toll tax · Fuel cost · 2026

Rishikesh to Kota toll tax & fuel cost: ₹6,786 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 ₹4,701Updated 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
₹6,787
Fuel ₹4,702Toll ₹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. 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. Karadiyakm 671 · Rajasthan
    ₹80est.
  27. KotaDestination · 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 Rishikesh to Kota 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 (₹4,701 at ₹101/litre), so the one-way trip costs roughly ₹6,786.
698 kmRoad distance
11 h 15 minRealistic drive time
25Toll plazas
₹2,085Car toll, one way
47 LPetrol @ 15 km/l
₹6,786Total, one way

About the Rishikesh–Kota drive

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

You cross 25 toll plazas across Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan. 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.

States on the way: UttarakhandUttar PradeshDelhiHaryanaRajasthan

Route map: Rishikesh to KotaRoad route of about 698 km with 25 toll plazas marked in order.AlwarVrindavanMathuraFaridabadGurgaonNoida12345678910111213141516171819202122232425RishikeshKota698 km · 25 tolls
Route map: Rishikesh → Kota. Orange squares are toll plazas, numbered in the order you reach them.

Toll plazas between Rishikesh and Kota

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—————
25Karadiya671Rajasthann/a—————
Total (published fees)698₹325₹325₹545₹1,180₹1,790

Rishikesh to Kota 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 Rishikesh to Kota

One way, 698 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₹3,918₹3,055₹2,671₹1,745
Sedan₹4,701₹3,537₹3,156₹1,994
SUV / MUV₹6,411₹4,800₹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 ₹4,701 on petrol, ₹3,537 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.

Rishikesh to Kota: common questions

What is the toll tax from Rishikesh to Kota 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 Rishikesh and Kota?

25 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, Karadiya.

How much petrol is needed from Rishikesh to Kota?

About 47 litres for a car doing 15 km/l (₹4,701 at Rishikesh 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 Rishikesh to Kota road trip?

Around ₹6,786 one way for a petrol sedan (fuel ₹4,701 + toll ₹2,085), or ₹13,468 for a same-day return. Split between four people that is ₹1,697 each, one way.

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

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 Rishikesh to Kota?

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 Kota to Rishikesh?

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

Plan another trip

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Driving to Kota from elsewhere

Ranthambore to Kota163 km · ₹0 tollAjmer to Kota208 km · ₹175 tollPushkar to Kota223 km · ₹175 tollUjjain to Kota247 km · ₹65 tollJaipur to Kota276 km · ₹160 tollUdaipur to Kota279 km · ₹485 tollIndore to Kota305 km · ₹225 tollJhansi to Kota318 km · ₹560 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