Fuel Cost Calculator
Enter distance, MPG, and gas price to calculate road trip fuel cost and cost per mile.
Calculate the fuel cost for any drive — road trip, daily commute, or long-distance travel. Enter your trip distance, vehicle fuel efficiency (MPG), and current gas price to see total fuel cost, cost per mile, and your trip's CO₂ footprint.
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Last reviewed: April 2026Report an error
Total Fuel Cost
$35.00
300 miles at 30 MPG costs $35.00 total ($0.12/mile). CO₂: 196 lbs.
Total Cost
$35.00
Gallons Used
10.00
Cost Per Mile
$0.12
CO₂ Emitted
196 lbs
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How to Use This Fuel Cost Calculator
- Enter the trip distance in miles.
- Enter your vehicle's fuel efficiency in MPG.
- Enter the current gas price per gallon.
- Optionally enter number of passengers to split cost.
- Read total cost, gallons needed, cost per mile, and CO₂ emissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The EPA average for new cars is about 27 MPG. SUVs average 22–25 MPG, trucks 18–22 MPG, and hybrids 45–55 MPG.
- At $3.50/gallon with 30 MPG: $3.50/30 = $0.117/mile. The IRS standard mileage rate (which includes depreciation, insurance, etc.) is $0.70/mile for 2026.
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