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Toll tax · Fuel cost · 2026

Shimla to Indore toll tax & fuel cost: ₹10,264 by car

1,099 km · 35 toll plazas · about 18 h 5 min on the road. Change the vehicle, fuel or mileage below and every number updates.

Toll (car) ₹2,755Petrol ₹7,509Updated 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
₹10,265
Fuel ₹7,510Toll ₹2,755 (28 est.)
1,099 kmDistance
18 h 5 minDriving time
35Toll crossings
73 LPetrol needed
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Your route · 35 plazas
  1. ShimlaStart · Himachal Pradesh
  2. Sanwarakm 72 · Himachal Pradesh
    ₹70
  3. Chandimandirkm 104 · Haryana
    ₹40
  4. Dapparkm 132 · Punjab
    ₹50
  5. Saini Majrakm 174 · Haryana
    ₹105
  6. Pabanawakm 208 · Haryana
    ₹80est.
  7. Chandlanakm 213 · Haryana
    ₹80est.
  8. Mohnakm 223 · Haryana
    ₹80est.
  9. Kheri Sharaf Alikm 249 · Haryana
    ₹80est.
  10. Bahrikm 257 · Haryana
    ₹80est.
  11. Humanyupurkm 332 · Haryana
    ₹80est.
  12. Hassangarhkm 337 · Haryana
    ₹80est.
  13. Badlikm 374 · Haryana · state plaza
    ₹80est.
  14. Farukhnagarkm 387 · Haryana · state plaza
    ₹80est.
  15. Patodikm 395 · Haryana · state plaza
    ₹80est.
  16. Maneshar-7Bkm 404 · Haryana · state plaza
    ₹80est.
  17. Taurukm 419 · Haryana · state plaza
    ₹80est.
  18. Nuhkm 428 · Haryana · state plaza
    ₹80est.
  19. Khalilpurkm 437 · Haryana · state plaza
    ₹80est.
  20. Kalinger Feekm 454 · Haryana
    ₹80est.
  21. Ghata Samsabad Feekm 485 · Haryana
    ₹80est.
  22. Sheetal Feekm 521 · Rajasthan
    ₹80est.
  23. Pinan Feekm 548 · Rajasthan
    ₹80est.
  24. Dungarpur Feekm 630 · Rajasthan
    ₹80est.
  25. Badkapara Splitkm 648 · Rajasthan
    ₹80est.
  26. Bonlikm 670 · Rajasthan
    ₹80est.
  27. Labankm 757 · Rajasthan
    ₹80est.
  28. Mandawarakm 779 · Rajasthan
    ₹80est.
  29. Zalimpurakm 792 · Rajasthan
    ₹80est.
  30. Balapurakm 818 · Rajasthan
    ₹45
  31. Gopalpurakm 837 · Rajasthan
    ₹45
  32. Chechatkm 855 · Rajasthan
    ₹80est.
  33. Neemthurkm 884 · Madhya Pradesh
    ₹80est.
  34. Garothkm 915 · Madhya Pradesh
    ₹80est.
  35. Ninorakm 1059 · Madhya Pradesh · state plaza
    ₹80est.
  36. Bakolikm 1090 · Madhya Pradesh · state plaza
    ₹160
  37. IndoreDestination · 1,099 km

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

Quick answerDriving from Shimla to Indore covers about 1,099 km and takes around 18 h 5 min. A petrol sedan pays about ₹2,755 in tolls at 35 plazas (₹2,240 of that is our estimate for 28 plazas that don't publish fees) one way with FASTag and burns about 73 litres of petrol (₹7,509 at ₹102/litre), so the one-way trip costs roughly ₹10,264.
1,099 kmRoad distance
18 h 5 minRealistic drive time
35Toll plazas
₹2,755Car toll, one way
73 LPetrol @ 15 km/l
₹10,264Total, one way

About the Shimla–Indore drive

The road distance from Shimla to Indore is 1,099 km via Delhi - Vadodara Expressway, NH752D — too long for most people to drive in one go.

You cross 35 toll plazas across Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh. For a car the published fees add up to ₹515 one way, about ₹0.47 per km, cheaper than most highway corridors. 28 plazas on this route do not publish fees in the NHAI dataset; budget about ₹2,240 extra to be safe.

At 18 h 5 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 PradeshHaryanaPunjabRajasthanMadhya Pradesh

Route map: Shimla to IndoreRoad route of about 1099 km with 35 toll plazas marked in order.JaipurAlwarRanthamboreKhatu Shyam JiMathuraVrindavan1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333435ShimlaIndore1099 km · 35 tolls
Route map: Shimla → Indore. Orange squares are toll plazas, numbered in the order you reach them.

Toll plazas between Shimla and Indore

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
1Sanwara72Himachal Pradesh₹70₹105₹2,360₹115₹240₹375
2Chandimandir104Haryana₹40₹60₹1,175₹70₹135₹220
3Dappar132Punjab₹50₹75₹1,490₹85₹175₹280
4Saini Majra174Haryana₹105₹155₹3,440₹165₹350₹550
5Pabanawa208Haryanan/a—————
6Chandlana213Haryanan/a—————
7Mohna223Haryanan/a—————
8Kheri Sharaf Ali249Haryanan/a—————
9Bahri257Haryanan/a—————
10Humanyupur332Haryanan/a—————
11Hassangarh337Haryanan/a—————
12Badlistate374Haryanan/a—————
13Farukhnagarstate387Haryanan/a—————
14Patodistate395Haryanan/a—————
15Maneshar-7Bstate404Haryanan/a—————
16Taurustate419Haryanan/a—————
17Nuhstate428Haryanan/a—————
18Khalilpurstate437Haryanan/a—————
19Kalinger Fee454Haryanan/a—————
20Ghata Samsabad Fee485Haryanan/a—————
21Sheetal Fee521Rajasthann/a—————
22Pinan Fee548Rajasthann/a—————
23Dungarpur Fee630Rajasthann/a—————
24Badkapara Split648Rajasthann/a—————
25Bonli670Rajasthann/a—————
26Laban757Rajasthann/a—————
27Mandawara779Rajasthann/a—————
28Zalimpura792Rajasthann/a—————
29Balapura818Rajasthan₹45₹65₹1,470₹70₹150₹235
30Gopalpura837Rajasthan₹45₹65₹1,470₹70₹150₹235
31Chechat855Rajasthann/a—————
32Neemthur884Madhya Pradeshn/a—————
33Garoth915Madhya Pradeshn/a—————
34Ninorastate1059Madhya Pradeshn/a—————
35Bakolistate1090Madhya Pradesh₹160₹235₹5,270₹255₹535₹840
Total (published fees)1099₹515₹760₹830₹1,735₹2,735

Shimla to Indore toll for every vehicle

Totals for all 35 plazas, including our estimate for 28 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₹2,755₹5,240₹3,444
LCV / Mini bus₹4,330₹8,250₹5,407
Bus / Truck (2 axle)₹9,015₹17,165₹11,271
3-axle commercial₹10,595₹20,155₹13,236
4–6 axle (MAV)₹14,355₹27,335₹17,952
7+ axle (oversized)₹17,210₹32,825₹21,512

Fuel cost from Shimla to Indore

One way, 1,099 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₹6,258₹4,723₹4,250₹2,748
Sedan₹7,509₹5,469₹5,022₹3,141
SUV / MUV₹10,240₹7,422₹6,499₹3,998

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 ~73 litres you need in Himachal Pradesh saves about ₹947 versus buying it all in Madhya Pradesh.

⚡Petrol vs diesel vs EV

For the same sedan, fuel for one way costs ₹7,509 on petrol, ₹5,469 on diesel and about ₹3,141 on electric (public fast charging at ₹20/kWh; home charging is far cheaper). An EV with ~350 km real range needs about 3 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 6 crossings one way — worth about ₹92 of pass value against ₹355 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 ₹760 instead of ₹1,030 — a 26% discount that FASTag applies automatically.

Shimla to Indore: common questions

What is the toll tax from Shimla to Indore for a car?

About ₹2,755 one way with FASTag across 35 plazas — ₹515 in published fees plus ~₹2,240 estimated for 28 plazas that don't publish rates. A return within 24 hours costs ₹5,240. Without FASTag you pay 1.25x by UPI: ₹3,444.

How many toll plazas are there between Shimla and Indore?

35 on the fastest route: Sanwara, 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, Chechat, Neemthur, Garoth, Ninora, Bakoli.

How much petrol is needed from Shimla to Indore?

About 73 litres for a car doing 15 km/l (₹7,509 at Shimla prices). A hatchback at 18 km/l needs ~61 L; an SUV at 11 km/l needs ~100 L.

What is the total cost of a Shimla to Indore road trip?

Around ₹10,264 one way for a petrol sedan (fuel ₹7,509 + toll ₹2,755), or ₹20,259 for a same-day return. Split between four people that is ₹2,566 each, one way.

How long does it take to drive from Shimla to Indore?

Plan on about 18 h 5 min including short breaks. Free-flowing traffic can do it in 12 h 56 min, but towns, trucks and plaza queues usually add time.

What is the toll for a truck or bus from Shimla to Indore?

One way with FASTag: bus/2-axle truck ₹9,015, 3-axle ₹10,595, 4–6 axle ₹14,355, 7+ axle ₹17,210 (includes estimates for plazas without published fees).

Is the toll the same from Indore to Shimla?

Yes, plazas charge the same fee in both directions, so the Indore to Shimla toll is the same ~₹2,755 for a car. Fuel cost differs only if you fill up at Indore's state price.

Plan another trip

Indore to ShimlaReturn journey · 1,099 kmShimla to Chandigarh122 km · ₹110 tollShimla to Ambala154 km · ₹160 tollShimla to Patiala178 km · ₹205 tollShimla to Ludhiana221 km · ₹335 tollShimla to Kasol225 km · ₹0 tollShimla to Karnal242 km · ₹225 tollShimla to Manali244 km · ₹80 tollShimla to Jalandhar263 km · ₹310 toll

Driving to Indore from elsewhere

Ujjain to Indore57 km · ₹160 tollOmkareshwar to Indore79 km · no tollsBhopal to Indore188 km · ₹25 tollKota to Indore305 km · ₹225 tollStatue of Unity to Indore341 km · ₹170 tollVadodara to Indore354 km · ₹505 tollPachmarhi to Indore370 km · ₹0 tollAhmedabad to Indore388 km · ₹780 toll

All trips from Shimla → All trips from Indore →

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