681 km · 17 toll plazas · about 12 h 5 min on the road. Change the vehicle, fuel or mileage below and every number updates.
“est.” = this plaza doesn't publish fees in the NHAI dataset; we use the median fee for your vehicle class.
The road distance from Salem to Gokarna is 681 km via NH48, NH44 — a long day that needs an early start.
You cross 17 toll plazas across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka. For a car the published fees add up to ₹900 one way, about ₹1.32 per km, which is on the expensive side for Indian highways. 7 plazas on this route do not publish fees in the NHAI dataset; budget about ₹560 extra to be safe.
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: Tamil NaduKarnataka
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 | Omallur | 10 | Tamil Nadu | ₹95 | ₹145 | ₹2,915 | ₹170 | ₹340 | ₹545 |
| 2 | L&T Krishnagiri Thopur Toll P | 47 | Tamil Nadu | ₹120 | ₹185 | ₹3,655 | ₹215 | ₹425 | ₹685 |
| 3 | Karagadahalli | 79 | Tamil Nadu | ₹85 | ₹130 | ₹2,870 | ₹140 | ₹290 | ₹455 |
| 4 | Attibele (BETPL) | 151 | Karnataka | ₹35 | ₹55 | ₹1,105 | ₹60 | ₹125 | ₹260 |
| 5 | Elevated Section/ Electronic City | 166 | Karnataka | ₹60 | ₹90 | ₹1,845 | ₹85 | ₹170 | ₹345 |
| 6 | Bannerghatta Road (P2)state | 176 | Karnataka | n/a | — | — | — | — | — |
| 7 | Kanakapura Road (P3)state | 183 | Karnataka | n/a | — | — | — | — | — |
| 8 | Mysore Road (P5)state | 192 | Karnataka | n/a | — | — | — | — | — |
| 9 | Magadi Road (P6)state | 201 | Karnataka | n/a | — | — | — | — | — |
| 10 | Tumkur Road (P7)state | 207 | Karnataka | n/a | — | — | — | — | — |
| 11 | Towards Neelmangla | 218 | Karnataka | ₹55 | ₹85 | ₹1,705 | ₹100 | ₹200 | ₹320 |
| 12 | Neelamangala - Tumkur /Kulumepalya | 222 | Karnataka | n/a | — | — | — | — | — |
| 13 | Kaythsandra/Tumkur/Chokkanahalli | 254 | Karnataka | n/a | — | — | — | — | — |
| 14 | Karajeevanahalli | 296 | Karnataka | ₹85 | ₹130 | ₹2,885 | ₹140 | ₹295 | ₹460 |
| 15 | Guilalu | 365 | Karnataka | ₹85 | ₹130 | ₹2,885 | ₹140 | ₹295 | ₹460 |
| 16 | Hebbalu | 431 | Karnataka | ₹135 | ₹205 | ₹4,505 | ₹220 | ₹455 | ₹715 |
| 17 | Chalageri | 480 | Karnataka | ₹145 | ₹220 | ₹4,890 | ₹235 | ₹495 | ₹780 |
| Total (published fees) | 681 | ₹900 | ₹1,375 | ₹1,505 | ₹3,090 | ₹5,025 |
Totals for all 17 plazas, including our estimate for 7 plazas without published fees. “No FASTag” is the 1.25x UPI rate.
| Vehicle class | One way (FASTag) | Return in 24 h | No FASTag (UPI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car / Jeep / Van | ₹1,460 | ₹2,495 | ₹1,825 |
| LCV / Mini bus | ₹2,380 | ₹4,005 | ₹2,974 |
| Bus / Truck (2 axle) | ₹4,910 | ₹8,280 | ₹6,139 |
| 3-axle commercial | ₹6,570 | ₹10,920 | ₹8,210 |
| 4–6 axle (MAV) | ₹7,930 | ₹13,350 | ₹9,914 |
| 7+ axle (oversized) | ₹9,155 | ₹15,475 | ₹11,444 |
One way, 681 km, at Tamil Nadu prices (petrol ₹108.78/L, diesel ₹100.59/L). Typical highway mileage; change it in the calculator for your car.
| Car type | Petrol | Diesel | CNG | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatchback | ₹4,113 | ₹3,112 | ₹2,605 | ₹1,701 |
| Sedan | ₹4,936 | ₹3,603 | ₹3,078 | ₹1,945 |
| SUV / MUV | ₹6,730 | ₹4,890 | ₹3,983 | ₹2,475 |
Petrol is cheapest in Tamil Nadu (₹108.78/L) and dearest in Karnataka (₹111.30/L). Filling the ~45 litres you need in Tamil Nadu saves about ₹114 versus buying it all in Karnataka.
For the same sedan, fuel for one way costs ₹4,936 on petrol, ₹3,603 on diesel and about ₹1,945 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.
The pass costs ₹3,075 for 200 crossings (₹15.38 per crossing) on NHAI plazas. This trip uses 10 crossings one way — worth about ₹154 of pass value against ₹900 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 ₹1,375 instead of ₹1,800 — a 24% discount that FASTag applies automatically.
About ₹1,460 one way with FASTag across 17 plazas — ₹900 in published fees plus ~₹560 estimated for 7 plazas that don't publish rates. A return within 24 hours costs ₹2,495. Without FASTag you pay 1.25x by UPI: ₹1,825.
17 on the fastest route: Omallur, L&T Krishnagiri Thopur Toll P, Karagadahalli, Attibele (BETPL), Elevated Section/ Electronic City, Bannerghatta Road (P2), Kanakapura Road (P3), Mysore Road (P5), Magadi Road (P6), Tumkur Road (P7), Towards Neelmangla, Neelamangala - Tumkur /Kulumepalya, Kaythsandra/Tumkur/Chokkanahalli, Karajeevanahalli, Guilalu, Hebbalu, Chalageri.
About 45 litres for a car doing 15 km/l (₹4,936 at Salem prices). A hatchback at 18 km/l needs ~38 L; an SUV at 11 km/l needs ~62 L.
Around ₹6,396 one way for a petrol sedan (fuel ₹4,936 + toll ₹1,460), or ₹12,366 for a same-day return. Split between four people that is ₹1,599 each, one way.
Plan on about 12 h 5 min including short breaks. Free-flowing traffic can do it in 8 h 43 min, but towns, trucks and plaza queues usually add time.
One way with FASTag: bus/2-axle truck ₹4,910, 3-axle ₹6,570, 4–6 axle ₹7,930, 7+ axle ₹9,155 (includes estimates for plazas without published fees).
Yes, plazas charge the same fee in both directions, so the Gokarna to Salem toll is the same ~₹1,460 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