The Chennai to Tirupati drive is about 135 km via NH716 (via Tiruttani) and takes around 3.3 hours by car. In a petrol car doing 18 km/l, fuel for the one-way trip costs about Rs 808 at Chennai pump prices (Rs 107.76/litre, August 2026). Add roughly Rs 85 in tolls one-way, taking the road-trip budget to about Rs 893 each way.
Chennai to Tirupati fuel cost by vehicle
| Vehicle | One-way fuel | Round-trip fuel |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol car (18 km/l) | Rs 808 | Rs 1,616 |
| Diesel car (22 km/l) | Rs 611 | Rs 1,222 |
| CNG car (28 km/kg) | Rs 468 | Rs 935 |
| Bike (45 km/l) | Rs 323 | Rs 647 |
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 85 (FASTag; NHAI revises rates every April).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does petrol cost from Chennai to Tirupati?
About Rs 808 one-way in a petrol car doing 18 km/l over the 135 km route, at Chennai prices of Rs 107.76 per litre.
What is the round-trip fuel cost for Chennai to Tirupati?
Roughly Rs 1,616 in a petrol car, Rs 1,222 in a diesel car, or Rs 935 in a CNG car, plus about Rs 170 in tolls both ways.
How much is the toll from Chennai to Tirupati?
About Rs 85 one-way for a car via NH716 (via Tiruttani) (2025-26 FASTag rates; NHAI revises every April).
What is the cheapest way to drive from Chennai to Tirupati?
Among cars, CNG works out cheapest at about Rs 468 one-way; a bike costs about Rs 323 in petrol.