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Trip fuel-cost calculator
Know the fuel bill before you go.
Plan a weekend away or a drive across the country. Estimate the gas you will use, switch to a round trip, and split the cost with your travel companions.
01 / Your inputs
Make it your own.
Start with the example below. Change any value to update your estimate.
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02 / Your estimate
ExampleEstimated one-way fuel cost
$29.17
250 total miles · 8.33 US gallons
Complete the highlighted fields to see your estimate.
- Total fuel cost
- $29.17
- Cost per person
- $29.17
- Fuel needed
- 8.33 US gal
- Fuel cost per mile
- 11.67¢
A $0.50 increase per gallon would add $4.17 to this trip.
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03 / See the bigger picture
The cost of every mile
Fuel spending at the same MPG and gas price throughout the trip. Distance includes the return leg when selected.
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Behind the numbers
How the trip fuel cost calculation works
Fuel cost = total trip miles ÷ MPG × price per US gallon. For a round trip, total miles are twice the one-way distance. Cost per person = fuel cost ÷ people sharing.
A worked example
A 250-mile one-way trip at 30 MPG and $3.50 per gallon uses about 8.33 gallons and costs $29.17. A return journey doubles the total to $58.33. Shared by two people, that is $29.17 each for the round trip.
A little more clarity
Trip fuel cost questions
Should I enter one-way or round-trip distance?
Always enter the one-way distance. Select Round trip to include the return journey automatically. Leave One way selected if the distance you entered already covers your entire itinerary.
How do I estimate gas cost without knowing the exact price?
Use a price you expect to pay and try a higher price as a second scenario. The starting price on this page is only an editable example, not a current national average.
Why might actual fuel spending be different?
Your actual MPG and fuel prices can differ along the route. Detours, traffic, weather, cargo and driving style can also change fuel use.
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