Fuel Cost Calculator

Estimate trip fuel cost from distance, mileage, and fuel price.

km
km/L

Trip cost

₹2,500

Fuel needed

25.00 litres

Cost / km

₹5

Know the real cost of any journey

Enter a distance, your vehicle's fuel efficiency, and the current fuel price to see exactly what a trip costs. It works anywhere in the world — switch between km & litres, L/100km, or miles & gallons (mpg) — and can turn a daily commute into a monthly and yearly figure, or split the cost across a carpool.

🚗More than a one-off number

  • Commute projection — tick the commute box to see what your drive really costs each month and year.
  • Carpool split — divide the fuel bill between passengers to settle up fairly.
  • Cost per km/mile — compare vehicles or routes on a like-for-like basis.
  • Any units — metric or imperial, so it fits India, the UK, the US, Europe, and beyond.

🧮The formula

Fuel used = Distance ÷ Efficiency  →  Cost = Fuel used × Price

With km/L or mpg, fuel used is distance divided by efficiency. With L/100km, it's distance × efficiency ÷ 100. Multiply the fuel used by the price per litre or gallon to get the trip cost.

A 500 km trip in a car doing 20 km/L, with fuel at ₹100/litre, uses 25 litres and costs ₹2,500 — that's ₹5 per kilometre.

💡Save on fuel

  • Smooth driving and correct tyre pressure noticeably improve efficiency.
  • Carpooling halves or quarters your per-person cost — use the split feature to see it.
  • Compare the yearly commute cost against public transport before deciding.
  • Track your real efficiency over a few tanks rather than trusting the brochure figure.

💡 Frequently Asked Questions

How do I calculate the fuel cost of a trip?+

Fuel used = Distance ÷ Efficiency (or Distance × Efficiency ÷ 100 for L/100km), then Cost = Fuel used × Price per unit. For example, 500 km at 20 km/L and ₹100/L costs ₹2,500.

Does it work with miles and gallons?+

Yes. Choose the 'miles · gallons (mpg)' unit option and the calculator uses miles for distance, gallons for fuel, and price per gallon.

Can it work out my monthly commute cost?+

Yes. Tick the commute box and enter trips per month — it projects the monthly and yearly fuel cost, and can split it between carpool passengers.

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