Price out any trip from distance, efficiency and current fuel prices.
Price out any trip from distance, efficiency and current fuel prices.
Enter values above and click Calculate — results will appear here with the formula explained.
Trip budgeting reduces to three numbers multiplied together: how far, how thirsty the vehicle is, and what fuel costs today. The subtlety is unit consistency — L/100km divides differently than km/L, so pick the format matching your dashboard or manual.
Real-world consumption drifts above rated figures with cold starts, cargo weight and aggressive acceleration. Padding estimates 15% covers most conditions; carpooling math appears automatically once you add riders.
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Trip budgeting reduces to three numbers multiplied together: how far, how thirsty the vehicle is, and what fuel costs today. The subtlety is unit consistency — L/100km divides differently than km/L, so pick the format matching your dashboard or manual. Formula: cost = distance × (L per km) × price; round trip doubles distance
Fuel Cost Calculator: Price out any trip from distance, efficiency and current fuel prices. Formula: cost = distance × (L per km) × price. Example: A 420 km drive at 7.
Price out any trip from distance, efficiency and current fuel prices. Formula: cost = distance × (L per km) × price; round trip doubles distance
| Field | What to enter |
|---|---|
| Trip distance (km) | e.g. 420 |
| Efficiency unit | Enter a value |
| Vehicle efficiency | e.g. 7.5 |
| Fuel price ($/L) | e.g. 1.65 |
| Direction | Enter a value |
| Split between riders | 1 |
All fields use the exact formulas shown below — results include step-by-step breakdowns you can verify by hand.
Trip budgeting reduces to three numbers multiplied together: how far, how thirsty the vehicle is, and what fuel costs today. The subtlety is unit consistency — L/100km divides differently than km/L, so pick the format matching your dashboard or manual.
Real-world consumption drifts above rated figures with cold starts, cargo weight and aggressive acceleration. Padding estimates 15% covers most conditions; carpooling math appears automatically once you add riders.
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A 420 km drive at 7.5 L/100km burns 31.5 L; at $1.65/L that's $51.98 one way — $25.99 each with two people sharing.
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