Lucknow to Delhi Road Distance: 550 km · 8-9 hours · Cab from ₹6,050
Lucknow → Kannauj → Etawah → Firozabad → Agra → Delhi
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Distance
550km
Drive time
8hrs
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Driving Lucknow to Delhi: what this corridor is like
Expressway-first routing
Delhi–Meerut, Dwarka and Yamuna expressways change the drive time by an hour; the driver picks the one that is open, not the one on the map.
Airport and terminal exact
IGI T1, T2, T3, Jewar and Hindon each have their own pickup zone and fare; the booking names the terminal so nobody circles.
Night and early-morning runs
The NCR fleet runs 24×7 with no night surcharge — the same fare at 3 AM as at 3 PM.
What the Lucknow to Delhi 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 Delhi from Lucknow?
The distance from Lucknow to Delhi is 550 km by road via Agra-Lucknow Expressway via Yamuna Expressway, the same road as the outward leg driven in the other direction, and the drive takes about 8-9 hours. A one-way AC cab is ₹6,050 (sedan), Ertiga SUV ₹8,250, Innova Crysta ₹9,900, 12-seater Tempo Traveller ₹12,650. Toll and parking are extra at actuals.
By Road
550 km
Drive Time
8-9 hours
Cab From
₹6,050
Fuel (self-drive)
₹3,929
Lucknow to Delhi 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.
Lucknow to Delhi: 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
- 9-11 hrs
- 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
- 1-1.5 hrs + transfers
- Cost
- Highest
- Comfort
- Fastest but airport transfers needed
- Best For
- Long distances, time-critical
For Lucknow to Delhi, 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
01Agra-Lucknow Exp Toll (Kannauj)
- At km
- 130 km
- Toll (car)
- ₹165
02Agra-Lucknow Exp Toll (Firozabad)
- At km
- 270 km
- Toll (car)
- ₹195
03Mathura Toll Plaza (Yamuna Exp)
- At km
- 390 km
- Toll (car)
- ₹130
04Jewar Toll Plaza (Yamuna Exp)
- At km
- 490 km
- Toll (car)
- ₹155
Total one-way toll
₹645
* FASTag accepted at all plazas. Rates approximate, may vary. Tolls are billed at actual on your trip.
Lucknow to Delhi 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
The pickup is anywhere in Lucknow and the drop anywhere in Delhi. The plazas are the same ones as the outward leg in the other order, and the driver settles them on FASTag.
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Lucknow to Delhi FAQs
What is the distance from Lucknow to Delhi by road?
Lucknow to Delhi is 550 km by road via Agra-Lucknow Expressway via Yamuna Expressway via Kannauj and Etawah and Firozabad and Agra. It is the same road as Delhi to Lucknow driven in the other direction, so the kilometres, the highway and the toll plazas are the same; only the order of the stops changes.
How long does it take to drive from Lucknow to Delhi?
About 8-9 hours for the 550 km. Yamuna + Agra-Lucknow Expressway makes this a fast route. Excellent highway.
What does a one-way cab from Lucknow to Delhi cost?
₹6,050 (sedan), Ertiga SUV ₹8,250, Innova Crysta ₹9,900, 12-seater Tempo Traveller ₹12,650. A one-way drop is charged for the outward distance only; tolls, parking and any state permit are extra at actuals, and the driver settles them on FASTag.
Is the return leg from Lucknow to Delhi charged differently?
No. The fare is worked from the published rate card on the distance driven, so Lucknow to Delhi costs the same as Delhi to Lucknow for the same vehicle. What changes on a return booking is only whether you pay for one leg or two.
When is the best time to drive from Lucknow to Delhi?
October to March. Visit during Lucknow Mahotsav for cultural experience.
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