The Chennai to Madurai drive is about 460 km via NH45/NH38 GST Road (via Trichy) and takes around 7.5 hours by car. In a petrol car doing 18 km/l, fuel for the one-way trip costs about Rs 2,754 at Chennai pump prices (Rs 107.76/litre, August 2026). Add roughly Rs 780 in tolls one-way, taking the road-trip budget to about Rs 3,534 each way.
Chennai to Madurai fuel cost by vehicle
| Vehicle | One-way fuel | Round-trip fuel |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol car (18 km/l) | Rs 2,754 | Rs 5,508 |
| Diesel car (22 km/l) | Rs 2,082 | Rs 4,163 |
| CNG car (28 km/kg) | Rs 1,594 | Rs 3,187 |
| Bike (45 km/l) | Rs 1,102 | Rs 2,203 |
Fuel prices used: Chennai petrol Rs 107.76/l, diesel Rs 99.55/l, CNG Rs 97.00/kg (as of August 2026). One-way car toll: about Rs 780 (FASTag; NHAI revises rates every April).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does petrol cost from Chennai to Madurai?
About Rs 2,754 one-way in a petrol car doing 18 km/l over the 460 km route, at Chennai prices of Rs 107.76 per litre.
What is the round-trip fuel cost for Chennai to Madurai?
Roughly Rs 5,508 in a petrol car, Rs 4,163 in a diesel car, or Rs 3,187 in a CNG car, plus about Rs 1,560 in tolls both ways.
How much is the toll from Chennai to Madurai?
About Rs 780 one-way for a car via NH45/NH38 GST Road (via Trichy) (2025-26 FASTag rates; NHAI revises every April).
What is the cheapest way to drive from Chennai to Madurai?
Among cars, CNG works out cheapest at about Rs 1,594 one-way; a bike costs about Rs 1,102 in petrol.