Fuel Cost Calculator

Find the cost of a drive before you go.

Your numbers

Enter your numbers to see the result.

How Fuel Cost works

Fuel cost = distance ÷ MPG × price per gallon × number of trips. Gallons needed use the same distance and fuel economy before applying the price.

A worked example

These sample values illustrate the calculation. Use your own numbers in the calculator for your result.

Example inputs
Distance (miles)
100
Fuel economy (MPG)
30
Gas price ($/gallon)
3.5
Number of trips
1
Total fuel cost
$11.67
Gallons required
3.3333 gal
Cost per mile
$0.12
Single trip
$11.67

Assumptions and limits

All results use the numbers you enter. Change the sample values to match your vehicle.

Check lender terms and manufacturer guidance. These estimates do not replace a mechanical inspection.

Should distance include the return drive?

Enter the distance for one trip, then use the number of trips to count matching drives. If your distance already includes the return journey, count that journey once.