Fuel Cost Calculator
Enter distance, MPG and gas price.
Inputs
Results
Gallons
16.67
Trip cost
$58.33
Formula
Cost = (Miles ÷ MPG) × Price.
Example
500 mi at 30 MPG × $3.50 ≈ $58.33.
What drivers get from the Fuel Cost Calculator
The Fuel Cost Calculator answers a real question about fuel: how much will this trip cost, how far can I go, or how does my car compare to a friend's? It works for gas, diesel, hybrid, and (where relevant) EV vehicles.
Inputs are in the units your dashboard already uses, so you don't have to convert anything before you can get an answer.
Getting reliable numbers
Real-world efficiency depends on speed, terrain, load, weather, and driving style — factors that no single number can capture. Run the Fuel Cost Calculator a few times with different assumptions to see the range you're operating in.
Frequently asked questions