Fuel Cost Calculator

Divide the distance by your MPG to get gallons used, then multiply by the fuel price for the trip cost. Calculate it clearly with Figur.

How the fuel cost calculator works

Divide the distance by your MPG to get gallons used, then multiply by the fuel price for the trip cost.

Method and assumptions

Figur combines the distance, efficiency, time, and prices you enter using straightforward arithmetic. The calculation runs locally in your browser.

  • Efficiency and prices stay constant for the trip.
  • Traffic, weather, detours, idling, tolls, and vehicle wear are excluded unless the calculator asks for them.
  • Use your vehicle's real-world efficiency and local prices for the most useful estimate.

Sources and references

Worked example

A 250-mile trip at 30 MPG with $3.60 fuel.

The trip costs about $30.00.

Frequently asked questions

Highway or city MPG?

Use the number closest to how you will actually drive the trip.

Does price change the math?

Yes. A higher price per gallon raises the total in direct proportion.

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