Fuel Cost Calculator
Estimate the fuel cost for a trip. Enter the distance in miles, your vehicle's fuel efficiency (MPG), and the price per gallon.
Fuel Cost
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Fuel Cost Calculator
How to use this calculator
- Enter the trip distance in miles.
- Enter your vehicle's MPG rating.
- Enter the price per gallon of gas.
- See the estimated fuel cost.
How it works
The Fuel Cost Calculator estimates how much gas you'll need and what it will cost for a trip. Great for road trip planning, commute cost comparison, or budgeting transportation expenses.
How the calculation works
Fuel cost = (distance ÷ MPG) × price per gallon. For example, a 300-mile trip at 25 MPG with gas at $3.50/gallon: (300/25) × $3.50 = $42.00.
Step-by-step
1. Enter the total distance of your trip in miles. 2. Enter your vehicle's fuel efficiency in MPG (check your owner's manual or fueleconomy.gov). 3. Enter the current price per gallon of gas. 4. See the estimated fuel cost.
Practical examples
- 500-mile road trip, 30 MPG, $3.50/gal = $58.33. - Daily 40-mile commute, 25 MPG, $3.50/gal = $5.60/day or ~$112/month.
Check your owner's manual, the sticker on the driver's door, or look up your vehicle at fueleconomy.gov. City and highway MPG differ.
Double the distance. For a 150-mile one-way trip, enter 300 miles.
Yes. Enter the price per gallon of diesel and your diesel vehicle's MPG.
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