The Lucknow to Kanpur drive is about 90 km via NH27 (Kanpur Road) and takes around 2.0 hours by car. In a petrol car doing 18 km/l, fuel for the one-way trip costs about Rs 509 at Lucknow pump prices (Rs 101.86/litre, August 2026). Add roughly Rs 95 in tolls one-way, taking the road-trip budget to about Rs 604 each way.
Lucknow to Kanpur fuel cost by vehicle
| Vehicle | One-way fuel | Round-trip fuel |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol car (18 km/l) | Rs 509 | Rs 1,019 |
| Diesel car (22 km/l) | Rs 390 | Rs 780 |
| CNG car (28 km/kg) | Rs 320 | Rs 640 |
| Bike (45 km/l) | Rs 204 | Rs 407 |
Fuel prices used: Lucknow petrol Rs 101.86/l, diesel Rs 95.36/l, CNG Rs 99.50/kg (as of August 2026). One-way car toll: about Rs 95 (FASTag; NHAI revises rates every April).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does petrol cost from Lucknow to Kanpur?
About Rs 509 one-way in a petrol car doing 18 km/l over the 90 km route, at Lucknow prices of Rs 101.86 per litre.
What is the round-trip fuel cost for Lucknow to Kanpur?
Roughly Rs 1,019 in a petrol car, Rs 780 in a diesel car, or Rs 640 in a CNG car, plus about Rs 190 in tolls both ways.
How much is the toll from Lucknow to Kanpur?
About Rs 95 one-way for a car via NH27 (Kanpur Road) (2025-26 FASTag rates; NHAI revises every April).
What is the cheapest way to drive from Lucknow to Kanpur?
Among cars, CNG works out cheapest at about Rs 320 one-way; a bike costs about Rs 204 in petrol.