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Fuel Cost Calculator

Estimate the fuel needed and total cost for a trip based on distance, fuel efficiency, and fuel price.

About this calculator

Estimate how much fuel a trip will use and what it will cost, based on distance, your vehicle's fuel efficiency, and the price of fuel.

How to use

  1. Enter the trip distance and select miles or kilometers.
  2. Enter your vehicle's fuel efficiency (MPG or L/100km).
  3. Enter the price per gallon or liter.
  4. Press Calculate to see the fuel needed and total trip cost.

Tips

  • Highway driving typically gets better MPG than city driving — use a figure close to how you'll actually be driving for a more accurate estimate.

Formula

Fuel needed = Distance ÷ MPG Total cost = Fuel needed × Price per gallon