Fuel Cost Calculator
Estimate what a trip will cost in fuel. Enter the distance, your vehicle's fuel efficiency, and the price per gallon to see gallons needed, total cost, and cost per mile.
Trip Details
Trip Cost Summary
Estimated Fuel Cost
Total Cost
Gallons Needed
Cost per Mile
Distance Used
Estimating your fuel cost...
Enter your trip details above to estimate fuel cost
How Fuel Cost Is Estimated
The Formula
- • Gallons needed = distance ÷ miles per gallon
- • Total cost = gallons needed × price per gallon
- • Cost per mile = total cost ÷ distance
- • Round trip doubles the distance before the estimate
Get a Better Estimate
- • Highway mileage is usually higher than city mileage
- • Heavy loads, hills, and towing lower fuel efficiency
- • Fuel prices vary by region and grade
- • Use your trip meter's real MPG for the most accurate result