Fuel Cost Calculator

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Calculates the fuel needed for a trip and the estimated cost.

How To Use

How to use this calculator

Start with your values, or try a preset.

Step 1

Enter Trip Distance (miles), Fuel Efficiency (miles per gallon), and Gas Price (USD per gallon) in the units shown.

Step 2

Read Gallons of Fuel Needed and Estimated Fuel Cost in the results panel. Results update as you change the inputs.

Step 3

Choose a preset to load an example, then adjust the values for your situation.

Worked Examples

See the inputs and their calculated results.

Trip Distance (miles): 50; Fuel Efficiency (miles per gallon): 25; Gas Price (USD per gallon): 3.5

Gallons of Fuel Needed: 2 gallons; Estimated Fuel Cost: 7 USD

Trip Distance (miles): 500; Fuel Efficiency (miles per gallon): 25; Gas Price (USD per gallon): 3.5

Gallons of Fuel Needed: 20 gallons; Estimated Fuel Cost: 70 USD

Trip Distance (miles): 200; Fuel Efficiency (miles per gallon): 40; Gas Price (USD per gallon): 3.75

Gallons of Fuel Needed: 5 gallons; Estimated Fuel Cost: 18.75 USD

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