Road Trip Cost

Fuel and the rest of your trip budget in one place.

Your numbers

Enter your numbers to see the result.

How Road Trip Cost works

Multiply one-way distance by two for a round trip, divide by MPG and multiply by fuel price and vehicle count. Add the entered tolls, parking, accommodation, food and other costs, then divide by travelers for a per-person estimate.

A worked example

These sample values illustrate the calculation. Use your own numbers in the calculator for your result.

Example inputs
One-way distance (miles)
500
Fuel economy (MPG)
30
Gas price ($/gallon)
3.5
Round trip (0 = no, 1 = yes)
1
Vehicles with this fuel economy
1
Total tolls ($)
20
Total parking ($)
15
Total hotels ($)
200
Total food ($)
100
Other trip costs ($)
0
Travelers
2
Total trip cost
$451.67
Per person
$225.83
Fuel
$116.67
Other costs
$335.00

Assumptions and limits

Distance is one way. Tolls and other costs cover the entire trip. All vehicles here share the entered fuel economy.

Check lender terms and manufacturer guidance. These estimates do not replace a mechanical inspection.