Road Trip Cost Estimator
Estimate total fuel cost for a road trip based on distance, vehicle fuel economy, and gas price.
miles
mpg
USD/gal
Total Fuel Cost
$62.50
Cost per Person$31.25
Gallons of Fuel17.9 gallons
Fuel Cost per Mile$0.125/mile
Total Fuel Cost vs Trip Distance
Road Trip Fuel Cost
Knowing your fuel costs in advance helps budget for road trips and compare driving vs flying.
Formula
Gallons Needed = Distance / MPG
Total Cost = Gallons x Gas Price
Cost per Person = Total Cost / Passengers
Road trips become more cost-effective with more passengers. A 500-mile trip at 28 MPG and $3.50/gallon costs about $62.50 total, or just $31.25 split two ways.
Example Calculation
A 500-mile trip in a 28 MPG car at $3.50/gallon with 2 passengers.
- 01Gallons = 500 / 28 = 17.86 gallons
- 02Total cost = 17.86 x $3.50 = $62.50
- 03Per person = $62.50 / 2 = $31.25
- 04Cost per mile = $3.50 / 28 = $0.125/mile
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