Fuel Cost Calculator
Calculate exactly how much fuel will cost for any road trip. Enter distance, MPG, and gas price.
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Trip Fuel Cost
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📐 Formula
Gallons = Distance ÷ MPG. Cost = Gallons × Price per Gallon. Cost per Mile = Cost ÷ Distance
Frequently Asked Questions
The average new car gets about 28–32 MPG combined. SUVs typically get 22–26 MPG. Hybrids get 40–55 MPG. Electric vehicles are measured in MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent).
Maintain steady speed, use cruise control on highways, keep tires properly inflated, remove excess weight, and get regular maintenance. Aggressive acceleration and braking can reduce MPG by 15–30%.
Divide the trip distance by your MPG to get gallons needed, then multiply by the gas price. This calculator does it automatically.