Indonesia Road Fuel Cost Estimator

    Palu Kendari

    How much petrol or diesel does it cost to drive from Palu to Kendari? Breakdown by vehicle type using today's Indonesia fuel prices, updated from the datasource.

    Distance
    543
    kilometres
    Drive Time
    8h 21m
    highway est.
    Toll
    IDR 597300.00
    one-way est.
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    543 km · 8h 21m
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    Palu to Kendari can become a recurring route cost.

    At 22 one-way trips per month across 3 vehicles, this route is roughly IDR 69,286,800 in fuel and toll cost before driver time, failed deliveries, and rerouting.

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    IDR 69,286,800
    3 vehicles · 22 trips/month
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    Delivery Time & ETA: Palu to Kendari

    How long the trip takes — and what it means for same-day vs. next-day delivery planning.

    One-way drive time
    8h 21m

    Normal highway conditions, excl. loading

    Round trip
    16h 42m

    Driving only, before stop time

    Distance
    543 km

    Highway routing

    For delivery planning, with 8h 21m of driving one-way, this is typically a next-day delivery lane that needs an overnight stop or a two-driver relay. These are estimates — real ETAs shift with traffic, checkpoints, and multi-stop detours. Live GPS tracking & route monitoring shows actual vehicle progress and customer-facing ETAs instead of a fixed guess.

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    12 km/L
    4 km/L (lorry)50 km/L (motorcycle)
    22×
    1
    1 driver50 drivers

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    One-way cost (Pertalite + toll)
    IDR 1049800.00
    22 trips/month
    IDR 23,095,600
    total monthly fuel cost
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    Fuel Cost by Vehicle Type

    Select your vehicle to see the detailed fuel breakdown for this route. Prices as of 1 May 2026.

    Motorcycle
    Kapchai / Underbone
    Avg mileage
    40 km/L
    Fuel needed
    13.6 L
    Pertalite
    One-way fuel cost
    IDR 135750.00
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollIDR 733050.00
    Round trip fuelIDR 271500.00
    Round trip fuel + tollIDR 1466100.00
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Pertalite: IDR 135750.00
    Pertamax: IDR 173081.25
    Suitable for solo dispatch or last-mile
    Car / SUV
    Sedan, MPV, SUV
    Avg mileage
    12 km/L
    Fuel needed
    45.3 L
    Pertalite
    One-way fuel cost
    IDR 452500.00
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollIDR 1049800.00
    Round trip fuelIDR 905000.00
    Round trip fuel + tollIDR 2099600.00
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Pertalite: IDR 452500.00
    Pertamax: IDR 576937.50
    Courier, sales, and small parcel delivery
    Van / MPV
    Cargo van, 1-ton van
    Avg mileage
    9 km/L
    Fuel needed
    60.3 L
    Dexlite
    One-way fuel cost
    IDR 974383.33
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollIDR 1571683.33
    Round trip fuelIDR 1948766.67
    Round trip fuel + tollIDR 3143366.67
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Pertalite: IDR 603333.33
    Dexlite: IDR 974383.33
    Mid-volume delivery and food distribution
    Lorry
    3-ton, 5-ton, 10-ton
    Avg mileage
    5 km/L
    Fuel needed
    108.6 L
    Dexlite
    One-way fuel cost
    IDR 1753890.00
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollIDR 2351190.00
    Round trip fuelIDR 3507780.00
    Round trip fuel + tollIDR 4702380.00
    Bulk freight, FMCG, and logistics hauls

    Monthly Fleet Fuel Cost

    Running this route regularly? Estimated one-way fuel cost per month, by trip frequency. Figures use primary fuel for each vehicle type (toll excluded).

    Vehicle1×/month5×/month10×/month22×/month
    Motorcycle
    Pertalite
    IDR 135,750IDR 678,750IDR 1,357,500IDR 2,986,500
    Car / SUV
    Pertalite
    IDR 452,500IDR 2,262,500IDR 4,525,000IDR 9,955,000
    Van / MPV
    Dexlite
    IDR 974,383IDR 4,871,917IDR 9,743,833IDR 21,436,433
    Lorry
    Dexlite
    IDR 1,753,890IDR 8,769,450IDR 17,538,900IDR 38,585,580

    Add IDR 597300.00 toll per one-way trip to get total trip cost per journey.

    Full Fuel Cost Comparison

    All vehicle types × all fuel types for this route.

    Vehiclekm/LPertalitePertamaxPertamax TurboDexliteFuel + Toll
    Motorcycle40IDR 135750.00IDR 173081.25IDR 733050.00
    Car / SUV12IDR 452500.00IDR 576937.50IDR 1049800.00
    Van / MPV9IDR 603333.33IDR 974383.33IDR 1571683.33
    Lorry5IDR 1753890.00IDR 2351190.00

    "Fuel + Toll" uses the primary fuel type for each vehicle. Toll is one-way estimate.

    Today's Fuel Prices in Indonesia

    official Pertamina and ESDM retail fuel references used in all calculations above

    Main petrol benchmark
    IDR 10000.00
    Pertalite
    Cars, motorcycles, light fleets
    Higher grade petrol
    IDR 12750.00
    Pertamax
    Passenger cars and mixed fleets
    Premium petrol
    IDR 13750.00
    Pertamax Turbo
    Performance vehicles
    Commercial diesel
    IDR 16150.00
    Dexlite
    Vans, buses, lorries

    Last updated: 1 May 2026. Prices are sourced from official Pertamina and ESDM retail fuel references.

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    Common Questions: Palu to Kendari

    How far is Palu to Kendari?

    The highway distance from Palu to Kendari is approximately 543 km. The estimated driving time is 8h 21m under normal highway conditions.

    How long does delivery take from Palu to Kendari?

    Plan for roughly 8h 21m of one-way transit time plus loading and handling at each end. In practice, with 8h 21m of driving one-way, this is typically a next-day delivery lane that needs an overnight stop or a two-driver relay. Real ETAs vary with traffic, checkpoint or border delays, and multi-stop detours — which is why delivery operators track vehicles live rather than rely on a fixed estimate.

    How much petrol does a car use from Palu to Kendari?

    A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 45.3 litres of petrol. At today's Pertalite price (IDR 10000.00/L), that costs IDR 452500.00.

    How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Palu to Kendari?

    A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 108.6 litres of diesel for this route. At IDR 16150.00/L, the fuel cost is IDR 1753890.00 one-way.

    What is the toll charge from Palu to Kendari?

    The estimated one-way toll on this highway route is approximately IDR 597300.00. Indonesia toll estimates are derived from BPJT tariff patterns and route length. Actual charges vary by toll road, vehicle class, and segment-specific plaza tariffs.

    How much does a motorcycle spend on fuel from Palu to Kendari?

    A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 13.6 litres. At today's Pertalite price, that's IDR 135750.00, making it the most fuel-efficient option for this route.

    What is the total cost (fuel + toll) for a delivery van on this route?

    A delivery van using diesel at 9 km/L needs 60.3 litres, costing IDR 974383.33 in fuel. Add the IDR 597300.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately IDR 1571683.33.

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