Delhi to Lucknow Road Distance: 550 km · 8-9 hours · Cab from ₹6,050
Delhi → Agra → Firozabad → Etawah → Kannauj → Lucknow
Darshan timings, ghat-side drops and drivers who know the aarti schedule.
Cab fare, all inclusive
Distance
550km
Drive time
8hrs
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Driving Delhi to Lucknow: what this corridor is like
Timed for darshan
Ram Mandir, Kashi Vishwanath and Har Ki Pauri run on temple time; the driver plans the departure so you arrive for the slot you booked.
Ghat-side drops
Most ghats are foot-only for the last stretch. We drop at the nearest vehicle point and wait, rather than leaving you to find a cab back.
Festival-week fares fixed
Deepotsav, Kanwar season, Chhath — fares are locked when you book, and the driver stays with you across multi-day yatras.
What the Delhi to Lucknow road is actually like
Delhi to Lucknow is 550 km almost entirely on two expressways, the Yamuna Expressway from Greater Noida past Mathura to Agra, then the Agra-Lucknow Expressway across the middle of Uttar Pradesh. You do not enter Agra; the road bypasses the city and picks up the second expressway on the far side, then it is a long, straight, quiet run past Firozabad, Etawah and Kannauj. Village dhabas are not on this road because the expressway is fenced, so the halts are the rest areas with food courts every 50 km; Kannauj is a fair place to break the second half, and Unnao means Lucknow is near. Summer is hard on tyres: the concrete of the Yamuna Expressway runs very hot in May and June, and drivers check pressures and keep speeds sensible. From December into January the corridor from Mathura to Kannauj sits in fog, and the road that feels effortless at noon becomes a slow headlight crawl at dawn. Night driving is well lit and patrolled, which is why many cars leave Delhi late and reach Lucknow for breakfast.
How far is Lucknow from Delhi?
The distance from Delhi to Lucknow is 550 km by road via Agra-Lucknow Expressway via Yamuna Expressway, and the drive takes about 8-9 hours. A one-way AC cab starts from ₹6,050 (sedan), with SUV and Tempo Traveller options also available. Toll and state tax are charged extra at actual.
By Road
550 km
Drive Time
8-9 hours
Cab From
₹6,050
Fuel (self-drive)
₹3,929
Delhi to Lucknow distance, time & cab fare
- Road distance
- 550 km (342 miles)
- Drive time by cab
- 8-9 hours
- Best route / highway
- Agra-Lucknow Expressway via Yamuna Expressway
- AC Sedan cab fare Swift Dzire / Etios · 4 seater
- ₹6,050 (₹11/km)
- Ertiga SUV cab fare Maruti Ertiga · 6 seater
- ₹8,250 (₹15/km)
- Innova Crysta cab fare Toyota Innova Crysta · 7 seater
- ₹9,900 (₹18/km)
- Tempo Traveller cab fare 12-seater AC
- ₹12,650 (₹23/km)
- Approx. fuel cost (self-drive)
- ₹3,929 one-way
* Cab fares are one-way and include fuel & driver. Toll and state tax are extra at actual.
Delhi to Lucknow: cab vs train vs bus vs flight
A quick comparison of travel time, cost and comfort for the 550 km journey to help you choose the right mode.
Cab / TaxiRecommended
- Travel Time
- 8-9 hours
- Cost
- From ₹6,050
- Comfort
- Door-to-door, private, flexible stops
- Best For
- Families, groups, comfort
Train
- Travel Time
- Nearest railhead + timetable
- Cost
- Budget (subject to availability)
- Comfort
- Fixed timing, station-to-station
- Best For
- Solo budget travellers
Bus
- Travel Time
- 9-12 hrs
- Cost
- Most economical
- Comfort
- Shared, fixed stops
- Best For
- Backpackers, low budget
Flight
- Travel Time
- Nearest airport + transfers
- Cost
- Highest
- Comfort
- Fastest leg, transfers both ends
- Best For
- Long distances, time-critical
For Delhi to Lucknow, a private cab offers door-to-door pickup, no fixed timetable and the freedom to stop anywhere en route.
Toll plazas on this route
Total toll
₹645
01Jewar Toll Plaza (Yamuna Exp)
- At km
- 60 km
- Toll (car)
- ₹155
02Mathura Toll Plaza (Yamuna Exp)
- At km
- 160 km
- Toll (car)
- ₹130
03Agra-Lucknow Exp Toll (Firozabad)
- At km
- 280 km
- Toll (car)
- ₹195
04Agra-Lucknow Exp Toll (Kannauj)
- At km
- 420 km
- Toll (car)
- ₹165
Total one-way toll
₹645
* FASTag accepted at all plazas. Rates approximate, may vary. Tolls are billed at actual on your trip.
Delhi to Lucknow cab fare
Fuel and driver included · Tolls and taxes extra
Sedan
Swift Dzire / Etios · 4 Seater
Ertiga SUV
Maruti Ertiga · 6 Seater
Innova Crysta
Toyota Innova Crysta · 7 Seater
Tempo Traveller
12-Seater AC · 12 Seater
* Toll & state tax extra at actual. Fares based on 550 km one-way.
Tips from drivers who run this route every week
Best time to travel
October to March. Visit during Lucknow Mahotsav for cultural experience.
Local insider tip
Lucknow is famous for Tunday Kebabi and Chikan embroidery. Bara Imambara is a must-visit.
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Delhi to Lucknow FAQs
What is the distance from Delhi to Lucknow by road?
The road distance from Delhi to Lucknow is 550 km via Agra-Lucknow Expressway via Yamuna Expressway, running through Agra, Firozabad, Etawah. That is the driving distance a car actually covers, not the straight-line distance.
How long does it take to drive from Delhi to Lucknow?
About 8-9 hours via Agra-Lucknow Expressway via Yamuna Expressway, which makes this a full day behind the wheel rather than a half-day trip. A 5-6 AM start is what gets you in before dark; leaving late turns the last stretch into night driving.
How much does a cab from Delhi to Lucknow cost?
A cab from Delhi to Lucknow starts at ₹6,050 for an AC sedan, ₹8,250 for an Ertiga, ₹9,900 for an Innova Crysta and ₹12,650 for a 12-seater Tempo Traveller. Outstation trips are billed on a 300 km per day minimum. Toll and state tax are extra at actual.
How is the Delhi to Lucknow drive broken up?
The route passes Agra then Firozabad then Etawah then Kannauj. On a 8-9 hours journey that is a natural set of stages: take the first break around Agra before the traffic thins, and plan the longer halt near Etawah.
Should you break the Delhi to Lucknow journey overnight?
At 8-9 hours it is doable in one day with an early start and many passengers do it. Two things change the answer: a driver on a run this long needs real rest breaks, and arriving after dark somewhere unfamiliar is the part people regret. If the schedule allows, an overnight halt near Etawah splits it comfortably.
What is the best time to travel from Delhi to Lucknow?
October to March. Visit during Lucknow Mahotsav for cultural experience. For the drive itself, starting early leaves you daylight at the Lucknow end, which matters more than the season on a route like this.
Is a one-way or round-trip cab better from Delhi to Lucknow?
A one-way cab is cheaper when you only need the drop - you do not pay for the empty return. Choose a round trip when you want the same car and driver waiting, which is normally better value for a same-day return on a 8-9 hours route.
What is the approximate fuel cost from Delhi to Lucknow?
Self-driving Delhi to Lucknow costs roughly ₹3,929 in fuel one way at about 14 km/l. A Triveni cab includes fuel in the fare, so toll and state tax are the only extras.
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