The Delhi to Lucknow drive is about 555 km via Yamuna + Agra-Lucknow Expressway and takes around 6.5 hours by car. In a petrol car doing 18 km/l, fuel for the one-way trip costs about Rs 3,149 at Delhi pump prices (Rs 102.12/litre, August 2026). Add roughly Rs 1,075 in tolls one-way, taking the road-trip budget to about Rs 4,224 each way.
Delhi to Lucknow fuel cost by vehicle
| Vehicle | One-way fuel | Round-trip fuel |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol car (18 km/l) | Rs 3,149 | Rs 6,297 |
| Diesel car (22 km/l) | Rs 2,402 | Rs 4,803 |
| CNG car (28 km/kg) | Rs 1,647 | Rs 3,294 |
| Bike (45 km/l) | Rs 1,259 | Rs 2,519 |
Fuel prices used: Delhi petrol Rs 102.12/l, diesel Rs 95.20/l, CNG Rs 83.09/kg (as of August 2026). One-way car toll: about Rs 1,075 (FASTag; NHAI revises rates every April).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does petrol cost from Delhi to Lucknow?
About Rs 3,149 one-way in a petrol car doing 18 km/l over the 555 km route, at Delhi prices of Rs 102.12 per litre.
What is the round-trip fuel cost for Delhi to Lucknow?
Roughly Rs 6,297 in a petrol car, Rs 4,803 in a diesel car, or Rs 3,294 in a CNG car, plus about Rs 2,150 in tolls both ways.
How much is the toll from Delhi to Lucknow?
About Rs 1,075 one-way for a car via Yamuna + Agra-Lucknow Expressway (2025-26 FASTag rates; NHAI revises every April).
What is the cheapest way to drive from Delhi to Lucknow?
Among cars, CNG works out cheapest at about Rs 1,647 one-way; a bike costs about Rs 1,259 in petrol.