Work out the fuel cost of your road trip and split it between everyone in the car. Enter the distance, whether it is a return trip, your vehicle’s mileage and the number of people. The calculator fills in the latest petrol or diesel price we list, shows its date, and lets you change it to match the pump.
You supply the distance and the mileage. This tool does not guess either one.
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Enter your own distance (check a map app) and your own measured mileage. This tool does not guess either.
Nothing you type is stored or sent anywhere. Results are estimates from the numbers you enter.
How to use the trip fuel calculator
- Find the one-way distance in km with a map app and enter it.
- Choose “Return” if you are coming back the same way.
- Enter your own measured mileage in km per litre. To measure it, use the full-tank method on our petrol cost and mileage calculator.
- Check the fuel price and the date shown under the fields, and edit it if the pump price is different.
- Enter how many people share the cost, then press “Calculate trip fuel cost”.
The formulas
- Total distance = one-way distance × 1 (one way) or 2 (return)
- Litres needed = total distance ÷ mileage
- Total fuel cost = litres needed × price per litre
- Cost per person = total fuel cost ÷ number of people
What this calculator does not include
- Motorway or toll charges, parking, food, vehicle wear or repairs.
- The effect of traffic, hills, air conditioning, speed and load on mileage. Real mileage on a long trip can differ from your city mileage, so use a figure that matches how you will drive.
- Any fuel price difference between pumps. The listed price comes from a news report and the PSO website, and the date is shown on the page.
Plan the rest of your costs
For a monthly view of fuel spending, use the petrol cost and mileage calculator. If you are buying a bike for regular travel, try the bike instalment calculator and read the Honda bike prices in Pakistan guide. Before a long drive, keep your licence valid with the driving licence expiry date calculator, and keep your vehicle ready with our vehicle service reminder calculator. To see the full monthly cost of owning a vehicle, use our vehicle ownership cost calculator. Know your mileage in another unit? Convert it with our fuel economy converter. Sharing the trip with others? Split the cost with our carpool cost split calculator.
Trip fuel cost calculator FAQs
How do I calculate the fuel cost of a trip?
Divide the total distance by your mileage in km per litre to get the litres needed, then multiply by the price per litre. The calculator does this for you.
Where does the fuel price come from?
The price is the one listed on our petrol cost calculator, which is updated daily from published sources. The date is shown under the fields. Pump prices can differ, so you can edit the price.
What mileage should I enter?
Use your own measured figure. We do not suggest a mileage for any vehicle.
Does it include tolls?
No. Tolls, parking and other trip costs are not included.
Is my data stored?
No. The calculation runs in your browser, and nothing you enter is sent to our servers.