SuperCalX

Fuel Cost Calculator

Calculate the fuel cost for a trip.
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Total Trip Cost
$14.00
Fuel Needed
4.00 gal
Cost per mile
$0.14
Trip Cost Analysis
See how distance, efficiency, and fuel price combine

Trip Summary

A 100 mile trip at 25 MPG and 3.50 per gallon costs about $14.00.

Fuel Needed

You will use approximately 4.00 gallons of fuel, at a cost of $0.14 per mile.

How to Use

Step-by-step instructions
  1. 1Select your unit system, US or Metric.
  2. 2Enter the trip distance.
  3. 3Enter your vehicle fuel efficiency.
  4. 4Enter the fuel price to estimate total trip cost.

Fuel Cost

Determines total fuel required based on distance and vehicle efficiency, then multiplies by fuel price.
Cost = (Distance / Efficiency) x Price

Variables:

dDistance
effEfficiency (MPG or L/100km)
pPrice per unit

Example

Road Trip

Inputs:

Distance:100 miles
MPG:25
Price:$3.50/gal

Steps:

  1. 1.Fuel = 100 / 25 = 4 gallons
  2. 2.Cost = 4 x 3.50 = $14.00
Result:
$14.00

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I calculate MPG?

Reset your trip odometer when filling up, then divide miles driven by gallons used at the next refill.