Fuel cost calculator
Use this MPG & Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate fuel cost, gallons used, cost per mile, and MPG savings. It can help with road trip planning, commute budgeting, delivery driving, or comparing two vehicles.
Estimated Fuel Cost
$18.00
Estimated fuel cost one trip based on the current inputs.
Gallons Used
4 gal
Total Miles
100
Cost Per Mile
$0.18
Comparison Savings
$5.14
Fuel Cost Comparison
Current MPG
25.0
$18.00
Compare MPG
35.0
$12.86
Estimated savings
$5.14
The comparison MPG is estimated to cost less for the selected driving period.
100 miles
$18.00
500 miles
$90.00
1,000 miles
$180
12,000 miles
$2,160
This calculator estimates fuel cost by dividing miles driven by MPG to estimate gallons used, then multiplying gallons by the fuel price. You can use it for road trips, commuting, delivery driving, or comparing two vehicles with different fuel economy ratings.
A cheaper vehicle is not always cheaper to own. A car with better fuel economy may save money over time, especially for commuters, rideshare drivers, delivery drivers, or anyone driving long distances.
The MPG & Fuel Cost Calculator divides miles driven by fuel economy to estimate gallons used, then multiplies gallons by fuel price to estimate total fuel cost and cost per mile.
Yes. Use the comparison fields to estimate how much fuel cost changes between vehicles with different MPG ratings over the same driving distance.
Actual MPG can change with traffic, speed, terrain, tire pressure, maintenance condition, weather, cargo, fuel type, and driving habits.
Yes. Enter the trip distance, expected MPG, and fuel price to estimate gallons needed and fuel cost before you leave.
AutoLogicTools provides estimates for general planning. Actual fuel cost may vary based on driving habits, traffic, terrain, weather, fuel type, vehicle condition, tire pressure, and local gas prices.