529 km · 17 toll plazas · about 9 h 15 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 Hampi is 529 km via Bidar - Lakshmisagara Highway, NH48 — 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add up to ₹805 one way, about ₹1.52 per km, which is on the expensive side for Indian highways. 7 plazas on this route do not publish fees in the NHAI dataset; budget about ₹560 extra to be safe.
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 | 9 | 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 | 78 | 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 | 191 | 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 | 253 | Karnataka | n/a | — | — | — | — | — |
| 14 | Karajeevanahalli | 296 | Karnataka | ₹85 | ₹130 | ₹2,885 | ₹140 | ₹295 | ₹460 |
| 15 | Guilalu | 364 | Karnataka | ₹85 | ₹130 | ₹2,885 | ₹140 | ₹295 | ₹460 |
| 16 | Kannanakatte | 427 | Karnataka | ₹90 | ₹135 | ₹3,045 | ₹150 | ₹310 | ₹485 |
| 17 | Thimmalapura | 491 | Karnataka | ₹95 | ₹140 | ₹3,105 | ₹150 | ₹315 | ₹495 |
| Total (published fees) | 529 | ₹805 | ₹1,225 | ₹1,350 | ₹2,765 | ₹4,510 |
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 | ₹1,365 | ₹2,345 | ₹1,707 |
| LCV / Mini bus | ₹2,225 | ₹3,770 | ₹2,781 |
| Bus / Truck (2 axle) | ₹4,585 | ₹7,790 | ₹5,733 |
| 3-axle commercial | ₹6,210 | ₹10,375 | ₹7,760 |
| 4–6 axle (MAV) | ₹7,415 | ₹12,575 | ₹9,270 |
| 7+ axle (oversized) | ₹8,520 | ₹14,535 | ₹10,650 |
One way, 529 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 | ₹3,197 | ₹2,419 | ₹2,024 | ₹1,323 |
| Sedan | ₹3,836 | ₹2,801 | ₹2,393 | ₹1,511 |
| SUV / MUV | ₹5,231 | ₹3,801 | ₹3,096 | ₹1,924 |
Petrol is cheapest in Tamil Nadu (₹108.78/L) and dearest in Karnataka (₹111.30/L). Filling the ~35 litres you need in Tamil Nadu saves about ₹89 versus buying it all in Karnataka.
For the same sedan, fuel for one way costs ₹3,836 on petrol, ₹2,801 on diesel and about ₹1,511 on electric (public fast charging at ₹20/kWh; home charging is far cheaper). An EV with ~350 km real range needs about 1 charging stop 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 ₹805 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 ₹1,225 instead of ₹1,610 — a 24% discount that FASTag applies automatically.
About ₹1,365 one way with FASTag across 17 plazas — ₹805 in published fees plus ~₹560 estimated for 7 plazas that don't publish rates. A return within 24 hours costs ₹2,345. Without FASTag you pay 1.25x by UPI: ₹1,707.
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, Kannanakatte, Thimmalapura.
About 35 litres for a car doing 15 km/l (₹3,836 at Salem prices). A hatchback at 18 km/l needs ~29 L; an SUV at 11 km/l needs ~48 L.
Around ₹5,201 one way for a petrol sedan (fuel ₹3,836 + toll ₹1,365), or ₹10,018 for a same-day return. Split between four people that is ₹1,300 each, one way.
Plan on about 9 h 15 min including short breaks. Free-flowing traffic can do it in 6 h 43 min, but towns, trucks and plaza queues usually add time.
One way with FASTag: bus/2-axle truck ₹4,585, 3-axle ₹6,210, 4–6 axle ₹7,415, 7+ axle ₹8,520 (includes estimates for plazas without published fees).
Yes, plazas charge the same fee in both directions, so the Hampi to Salem toll is the same ~₹1,365 for a car. Fuel cost differs only if you fill up at Hampi'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