Mileage Calculator
Calculate travel distance, time, and fuel costs for your trips. Plan your journey with accurate mileage estimates and cost calculations.
Trip Details
Vehicle Information
Vehicle Presets
Quick Examples
Trip Calculations
Fuel Requirements
Cost Breakdown
Additional Trip Costs
Cost Analysis
How to Use the Mileage Calculator
Calculate your trip costs and mileage with these simple steps:
- Choose between entering a known distance or calculating from locations
- Enter your vehicle's fuel efficiency (MPG, L/100km, or KM/L)
- Input current fuel prices in your area
- Add average speed for travel time estimates (optional)
- Include additional costs like tolls and parking
- Check "Round Trip" if you're returning to your starting point
- Review the detailed cost breakdown and analysis
Calculation Methods
Fuel Cost Calculation
The fuel cost is calculated using the following formula:
- For MPG: Fuel Cost = (Distance ÷ MPG) × Price per Gallon
- For L/100km: Fuel Cost = (Distance × L/100km ÷ 100) × Price per Liter
- For KM/L: Fuel Cost = (Distance ÷ KM/L) × Price per Liter
Travel Time Calculation
Travel time is calculated as: Time = Distance ÷ Average Speed
Unit Conversions
- 1 mile = 1.60934 kilometers
- 1 gallon = 3.78541 liters
- MPG to L/100km: L/100km = 235.214 ÷ MPG
Example: Road Trip Calculation
Scenario: 300-mile road trip with a car that gets 25 MPG, gas at $3.50/gallon
Calculation:
- Distance: 300 miles
- Fuel Efficiency: 25 MPG
- Fuel Price: $3.50 per gallon
- Fuel Needed: 300 ÷ 25 = 12 gallons
- Fuel Cost: 12 × $3.50 = $42.00
- Additional Costs: $15 tolls + $10 parking = $25.00
- Total Trip Cost: $42.00 + $25.00 = $67.00
Result: The 300-mile trip will cost $67.00 total, or about $0.22 per mile.
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate are these mileage calculations?
The calculations are based on the fuel efficiency and prices you provide. Actual costs may vary due to driving conditions, traffic, weather, and individual driving habits.
Should I include wear and tear costs?
This calculator focuses on direct fuel costs. For complete vehicle operating costs, consider adding maintenance, insurance, and depreciation costs separately.
How do I find my vehicle's fuel efficiency?
Check your vehicle's manual, the EPA fuel economy sticker, or calculate it by dividing miles driven by gallons used over several fill-ups.