โ๏ธFuel Cost Calculator
Calculate fuel costs for road trips, daily commutes, and vehicle comparisons. Estimate gas prices, MPG efficiency, and total travel expenses with our comprehensive fuel calculator.
๐ค What Is a Fuel Cost Calculator?
Think of a road trip budget planner in your pocket - that's our fuel cost calculator! Simply enter your trip distance, vehicle MPG, and current gas prices to instantly see how much you'll spend on fuel. Perfect for comparing vehicle efficiency and planning your travel budget down to the penny!
Vehicle 1
-- MPG
Fuel Efficiency
Vehicle 2
-- MPG
Fuel Efficiency
๐ก Fuel Saving Tips
- Keep tires properly inflated - can improve gas mileage by up to 3%
- Remove excess weight from your vehicle - every 100 lbs can reduce efficiency by 1-2%
- Maintain steady speeds and avoid rapid acceleration/braking
- Use cruise control on highways to maintain consistent speed
- Combine errands into single trips to reduce cold starts
- Keep up with regular maintenance - tune-ups can improve MPG by 4%
- Use air conditioning efficiently - at low speeds use windows, at high speeds use A/C
- Plan routes to avoid heavy traffic and construction zones
๐ Quick Examples
๐ผ Daily Commute
40 miles, 25 MPG, $3.50/gal
๐๏ธ Road Trip
500 miles, 30 MPG, $3.75/gal
๐ Pickup Truck
300 miles, 18 MPG, $4.00/gal
๐ฟ Hybrid Car
250 miles, 45 MPG, $3.60/gal
๐๏ธ Motorcycle
200 miles, 50 MPG, $3.80/gal
๐ Large SUV
400 miles, 20 MPG, $3.90/gal
๐ Vehicle Efficiency Guide
๐ Passenger Cars
- Compact cars: 28-35 MPG
- Mid-size sedans: 25-32 MPG
- Luxury cars: 20-28 MPG
- Sports cars: 18-25 MPG
- Hybrid cars: 40-55 MPG
๐ Trucks & SUVs
- Pickup trucks: 15-25 MPG
- Small SUVs: 22-30 MPG
- Large SUVs: 16-22 MPG
- Minivans: 20-28 MPG
- Commercial trucks: 6-12 MPG