1,284 km · 29 toll plazas · about 20 h 45 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.
Varanasi to Shirdi is a long-haul trip best split over two days of 1,284 km, mostly on NH30.
You cross 29 toll plazas across Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra. For a car the published fees add up to ₹1,440 one way, about ₹1.12 per km. 18 plazas on this route do not publish fees in the NHAI dataset; budget about ₹1,440 extra to be safe.
At 20 h 45 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.
Shirdi draws heavy pilgrim traffic on weekends and festival days; leave early to avoid queues at the plazas and in town.
States on the way: Uttar PradeshMadhya PradeshMaharashtra
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 | Atraila Shiv Ghulam | 99 | Uttar Pradesh | ₹115 | ₹170 | ₹3,800 | ₹185 | ₹385 | ₹605 |
| 2 | Mauhari | 137 | Madhya Pradesh | n/a | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3 | Jognihai | 206 | Madhya Pradesh | ₹85 | ₹45 | ₹2,905 | ₹140 | ₹295 | ₹460 |
| 4 | Jhiriya | 212 | Madhya Pradesh | ₹90 | ₹135 | ₹2,960 | ₹145 | ₹300 | ₹470 |
| 5 | Rathara | 219 | Madhya Pradesh | n/a | — | — | — | — | — |
| 6 | Choratha | 237 | Madhya Pradesh | n/a | — | — | — | — | — |
| 7 | Odhaki Paipkhar | 258 | Madhya Pradesh | ₹120 | ₹180 | ₹3,935 | ₹190 | ₹400 | ₹630 |
| 8 | Kherwasani | 321 | Madhya Pradesh | ₹170 | ₹255 | ₹5,620 | ₹270 | ₹570 | ₹895 |
| 9 | Ashoka DSC Katni bypass (MoRTH) | 374 | Madhya Pradesh | n/a | — | — | — | — | — |
| 10 | Mohtara | 423 | Madhya Pradesh | ₹130 | ₹195 | ₹4,280 | ₹205 | ₹435 | ₹680 |
| 11 | Bahoripar (Khursi) | 479 | Madhya Pradesh | ₹165 | ₹245 | ₹5,445 | ₹265 | ₹555 | ₹865 |
| 12 | Madai | 547 | Madhya Pradesh | ₹115 | ₹170 | ₹3,750 | ₹180 | ₹380 | ₹595 |
| 13 | Allonia | 582 | Madhya Pradesh | n/a | — | — | — | — | — |
| 14 | Khawasa FP | 650 | Madhya Pradesh | ₹110 | ₹165 | ₹3,660 | ₹175 | ₹370 | ₹585 |
| 15 | Ramtek Border Check Poststate | 685 | Maharashtra | n/a | — | — | — | — | — |
| 16 | Mansar | 691 | Maharashtra | ₹170 | ₹225 | ₹5,655 | ₹260 | ₹530 | ₹810 |
| 17 | Mansar (Kamptee - Kanhan Bypass)/ Tekadi | 708 | Maharashtra | ₹170 | ₹225 | ₹5,655 | ₹260 | ₹530 | ₹810 |
| 18 | Waifalstate | 764 | Maharashtra | n/a | — | — | — | — | — |
| 19 | SeldohWadgaon Bakshistate | 783 | Maharashtra | n/a | — | — | — | — | — |
| 20 | Yelkalistate | 810 | Maharashtra | n/a | — | — | — | — | — |
| 21 | GavnerTalegaon Shivnistate | 893 | Maharashtra | n/a | — | — | — | — | — |
| 22 | Shelu Bazar/Wanozastate | 964 | Maharashtra | n/a | — | — | — | — | — |
| 23 | Dusarbidstate | 1070 | Maharashtra | n/a | — | — | — | — | — |
| 24 | Sidkhedrajastate | 1094 | Maharashtra | n/a | — | — | — | — | — |
| 25 | Nidhhonastate | 1123 | Maharashtra | n/a | — | — | — | — | — |
| 26 | Sawangistate | 1175 | Maharashtra | n/a | — | — | — | — | — |
| 27 | HadasPimpalgaonstate | 1223 | Maharashtra | n/a | — | — | — | — | — |
| 28 | Ghaigaon Jambargaonstate | 1240 | Maharashtra | n/a | — | — | — | — | — |
| 29 | Kokmathanstate | 1274 | Maharashtra | n/a | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total (published fees) | 1284 | ₹1,440 | ₹2,010 | ₹2,275 | ₹4,750 | ₹7,405 |
Totals for all 29 plazas, including our estimate for 18 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 | ₹2,880 | ₹4,890 | ₹3,603 |
| LCV / Mini bus | ₹4,525 | ₹7,790 | ₹5,652 |
| Bus / Truck (2 axle) | ₹9,430 | ₹16,190 | ₹11,790 |
| 3-axle commercial | ₹11,135 | ₹19,130 | ₹13,916 |
| 4–6 axle (MAV) | ₹14,875 | ₹25,590 | ₹18,600 |
| 7+ axle (oversized) | ₹18,140 | ₹31,140 | ₹22,676 |
One way, 1,284 km, at Uttar Pradesh prices (petrol ₹102.35/L, diesel ₹95.81/L). Typical highway mileage; change it in the calculator for your car.
| Car type | Petrol | Diesel | CNG | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatchback | ₹7,302 | ₹5,592 | ₹5,285 | ₹3,210 |
| Sedan | ₹8,762 | ₹6,475 | ₹6,246 | ₹3,669 |
| SUV / MUV | ₹11,948 | ₹8,788 | ₹8,083 | ₹4,670 |
Petrol is cheapest in Uttar Pradesh (₹102.35/L) and dearest in Madhya Pradesh (₹115.38/L). Filling the ~86 litres you need in Uttar Pradesh saves about ₹1,115 versus buying it all in Madhya Pradesh.
For the same sedan, fuel for one way costs ₹8,762 on petrol, ₹6,475 on diesel and about ₹3,669 on electric (public fast charging at ₹20/kWh; home charging is far cheaper). An EV with ~350 km real range needs about 4 charging stops on the way.
The pass costs ₹3,075 for 200 crossings (₹15.38 per crossing) on NHAI plazas. This trip uses 11 crossings one way — worth about ₹169 of pass value against ₹1,440 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 ₹2,010 instead of ₹2,880 — a 30% discount that FASTag applies automatically.
About ₹2,880 one way with FASTag across 29 plazas — ₹1,440 in published fees plus ~₹1,440 estimated for 18 plazas that don't publish rates. A return within 24 hours costs ₹4,890. Without FASTag you pay 1.25x by UPI: ₹3,603.
29 on the fastest route: Atraila Shiv Ghulam, Mauhari, Jognihai, Jhiriya, Rathara, Choratha, Odhaki Paipkhar, Kherwasani, Ashoka DSC Katni bypass (MoRTH), Mohtara, Bahoripar (Khursi), Madai, Allonia, Khawasa FP, Ramtek Border Check Post, Mansar, Mansar (Kamptee - Kanhan Bypass)/ Tekadi, Waifal, SeldohWadgaon Bakshi, Yelkali, GavnerTalegaon Shivni, Shelu Bazar/Wanoza, Dusarbid, Sidkhedraja, Nidhhona, Sawangi, HadasPimpalgaon, Ghaigaon Jambargaon, Kokmathan.
About 86 litres for a car doing 15 km/l (₹8,762 at Varanasi prices). A hatchback at 18 km/l needs ~71 L; an SUV at 11 km/l needs ~117 L.
Around ₹11,642 one way for a petrol sedan (fuel ₹8,762 + toll ₹2,880), or ₹22,414 for a same-day return. Split between four people that is ₹2,911 each, one way.
Plan on about 20 h 45 min including short breaks. Free-flowing traffic can do it in 14 h 47 min, but towns, trucks and plaza queues usually add time.
One way with FASTag: bus/2-axle truck ₹9,430, 3-axle ₹11,135, 4–6 axle ₹14,875, 7+ axle ₹18,140 (includes estimates for plazas without published fees).
Yes, plazas charge the same fee in both directions, so the Shirdi to Varanasi toll is the same ~₹2,880 for a car. Fuel cost differs only if you fill up at Shirdi'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