Fuel Cost Calculator

About Fuel Cost Calculator

The fuel cost calculator uses distance, fuel economy, and price per gallon to estimate trip fuel cost.

How to Use

The fuel cost calculator uses distance, fuel economy, and price per gallon to estimate trip fuel cost. Enter the Distance unit, Distance, Fuel economy, and Price per gallon values and review the Distance, Gallons needed, Fuel cost, and Cost per distance outputs after you calculate.

  1. Open the calculator : Use Fuel Cost Calculator from the Auto category.
  2. Check the inputs : Review the required values and any optional settings.
  3. Read the formula : Use the formula and notes below to understand how the result is produced.

Common Questions

What formula does the Fuel Cost Calculator use?

Gallons = distance / MPG. Cost = gallons x price.

Inputs

  • Distance unit
  • Distance
  • Fuel economy
  • Price per gallon

Outputs

  • Distance
  • Gallons needed
  • Fuel cost
  • Cost per distance

Formula

Gallons = distance / MPG. Cost = gallons x price.