Road trip plan
ChennaiKodaikanal
530 kmDistance
9 h 5 minDrive time
₹3,693Est. total
Toll ₹696 (10 plazas) · Fuel ₹2,997
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Chennai 29°C · Scattered clouds
Kodaikanal 13°C · Overcast cloudsLoading the route map and stops…
Suggested 2-day plan
About 4.5 hours driving per day. Adjust the split to your pace and stops.
- Day 1~4.5h~265 km drivingOvernight nearRanjankudi Fort
- Day 2~4.5h~265 km drivingArrive Kodaikanal
Fuel prices along the route
Latest available state-level prices per litre. Actual pump prices can differ; check fuel prices before departure.
At start · Tamil NaduPetrol ₹108.95
Diesel ₹100.66
Driving an EV?
About 1 charging stop for this 530 km drive, using an estimated 300 km range. 10 chargers found near the route are marked on the map.
Charging (public)₹1,631
Charging (home)₹652
Petrol equivalent₹2,997
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