Fuel Cost Calculator
Planning a road trip or daily commute? This fuel cost calculator estimates exactly how much you will spend on gas. Enter your trip distance, your vehicle's fuel efficiency in miles per gallon, and the current price per gallon to get a detailed cost breakdown including total cost, gallons consumed, cost per mile, and equivalent liters.
The calculation is straightforward:
- Gallons used = Distance / Fuel Efficiency (mpg)
- Total cost = Gallons used × Price per gallon
- Cost per mile = Total cost / Distance
Tips for better fuel economy:
- Maintain steady speeds and avoid rapid acceleration
- Keep tires properly inflated (under-inflation can reduce mpg by 3%)
- Remove excess weight from the vehicle
- Use cruise control on highways
- Avoid excessive idling
Average fuel efficiency by vehicle type: compact cars get 30-40 mpg, mid-size sedans 25-35 mpg, SUVs 20-28 mpg, and trucks 15-25 mpg. Hybrid vehicles typically achieve 40-60 mpg.