542 km · 4 toll plazas · about 11 h 30 min on the road. Change the vehicle, fuel or mileage below and every number updates.
Tirunelveli to Wayanad is a full day on the road of 542 km, mostly on NH44.
You cross 4 toll plazas across Tamil Nadu, Kerala. For a car the published fees add up to ₹355 one way, about ₹0.65 per km.
Wayanad is a hill destination: the last stretch climbs ghat roads, where mileage drops by roughly 15–25% and speeds fall sharply. Our fuel figures use flat-road mileage, so add a buffer.
States on the way: Tamil NaduKerala
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 | Salaipudhur | 35 | Tamil Nadu | ₹130 | ₹195 | ₹4,280 | ₹205 | ₹435 | ₹680 |
| 2 | Etturvattam | 86 | Tamil Nadu | ₹105 | ₹160 | ₹3,510 | ₹170 | ₹355 | ₹560 |
| 3 | Kodai Road (Kozhinjipatti ) | 184 | Tamil Nadu | ₹75 | ₹115 | ₹2,255 | ₹130 | ₹265 | ₹425 |
| 4 | Velampatti | 298 | Tamil Nadu | ₹45 | ₹70 | ₹1,505 | ₹75 | ₹155 | ₹240 |
| Total (published fees) | 542 | ₹355 | ₹540 | ₹580 | ₹1,210 | ₹1,905 |
Totals for all 4 plazas. “No FASTag” is the 1.25x UPI rate.
| Vehicle class | One way (FASTag) | Return in 24 h | No FASTag (UPI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car / Jeep / Van | ₹355 | ₹540 | ₹444 |
| LCV / Mini bus | ₹580 | ₹870 | ₹726 |
| Bus / Truck (2 axle) | ₹1,210 | ₹1,810 | ₹1,513 |
| 3-axle commercial | ₹1,455 | ₹2,180 | ₹1,819 |
| 4–6 axle (MAV) | ₹1,905 | ₹2,855 | ₹2,381 |
| 7+ axle (oversized) | ₹2,225 | ₹3,335 | ₹2,782 |
One way, 542 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 | ₹3,276 | ₹2,479 | ₹2,075 | ₹1,355 |
| Sedan | ₹3,931 | ₹2,870 | ₹2,452 | ₹1,549 |
| SUV / MUV | ₹5,361 | ₹3,895 | ₹3,173 | ₹1,971 |
Petrol is cheapest in Tamil Nadu (₹108.78/L) and dearest in Kerala (₹114.57/L). Filling the ~36 litres you need in Tamil Nadu saves about ₹209 versus buying it all in Kerala.
For the same sedan, fuel for one way costs ₹3,931 on petrol, ₹2,870 on diesel and about ₹1,549 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 4 crossings one way — worth about ₹62 of pass value against ₹355 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 ₹540 instead of ₹710 — a 24% discount that FASTag applies automatically.
About ₹355 one way with FASTag across 4 plazas. A return within 24 hours costs ₹540. Without FASTag you pay 1.25x by UPI: ₹444.
4 on the fastest route: Salaipudhur, Etturvattam, Kodai Road (Kozhinjipatti ), Velampatti.
About 36 litres for a car doing 15 km/l (₹3,931 at Tirunelveli prices). A hatchback at 18 km/l needs ~30 L; an SUV at 11 km/l needs ~49 L.
Around ₹4,286 one way for a petrol sedan (fuel ₹3,931 + toll ₹355), or ₹8,403 for a same-day return. Split between four people that is ₹1,072 each, one way.
Plan on about 11 h 30 min including short breaks. Free-flowing traffic can do it in 8 h 17 min, but towns, trucks and plaza queues usually add time.
One way with FASTag: bus/2-axle truck ₹1,210, 3-axle ₹1,455, 4–6 axle ₹1,905, 7+ axle ₹2,225.
Yes, plazas charge the same fee in both directions, so the Wayanad to Tirunelveli toll is the same ~₹355 for a car. Fuel cost differs only if you fill up at Wayanad'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