Aire de Lyon Montuel (A42): is it worth leaving the motorway for fuel?
Small gain
Diesel costs €2.250/L here, 12 c/L more than at the Montluel station (Route de Thil), exit 5.1: leaving the motorway saves €5.66 on 50 litres for a 2.7 km, 5 min detour (prices of 3 November 2026).
12 c/Ldiesel, services mark-up
0 c/Lpetrol 95, services mark-up
+€5.66diesel, saving on 50 L
| Exit | 5.1 (Montluel, La Boisse) |
|---|---|
| Detour | 2.7 km · 5 min |
| Tolls | toll motorway on this stretch: exit cost not counted |
Diesel — Small gain
Price at the services: €2.250/L (3 November 2026) · Services mark-up (median): -9 c/L.
Price at the services€2.250/L
Montluel€2.129/L
Gap12 c/L
Stations near the exit
| Station | Saving on 50 L | Price | Detour |
|---|---|---|---|
| MontluelRoute de Thil | +€5.66 | €2.129/L | +2.7 km · 5 min |
| Meyzieu80 Rue Joseph Desbois | +€2.61 | €2.147/L | +17 km · 19 min |
| Meyzieurue de la République | +€1.78 | €2.172/L | +15 km · 15 min |
| Pusignan15 Route De Jons | +€0.39 | €2.181/L | +21 km · 17 min |
| Décines-Charpieu328 Avenue Jean Jaurès | −€3.02 | €2.265/L | +16 km · 16 min |
Petrol 95 — Stay on the motorway
Price at the services: €1.990/L (3 November 2026) · Services mark-up (median): -6 c/L.
Price at the services€1.990/L
La Boisse€1.990/L
Gap0 c/L
Stations near the exit
| Station | Saving on 50 L | Price | Detour |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Boisse521 Route Nationale | −€0.46 | €1.990/L | +3.6 km · 6 min |
| MontluelRoute de Thil | −€1.60 | €2.015/L | +2.7 km · 5 min |
| Saint-André-de-CorcyZ.I. De Sure | −€2.94 | €1.990/L | +23 km · 47 min |
| MontluelCours de la Portelle | −€3.64 | €2.047/L | +6.1 km · 11 min |
| MiribelRue Du Figuier | −€3.86 | €2.046/L | +8.2 km · 13 min |