Road Trip Fuel Calculator
Calculate fuel costs for road trips and long distance travel. Perfect for vacation planning, business travel, and cross-country adventures.
Road Trip Planning Features
Everything you need for accurate travel cost calculation
Long Distance Planning
Calculate fuel costs for cross-country road trips and long distance travel. Perfect for vacation and business trip planning.
Multiple Stops
Plan routes with multiple stops and calculate fuel costs for each leg of your journey. Total trip cost calculation included.
Budget Planning
Create detailed travel budgets including fuel, lodging, and meals. Plan your entire road trip expenses accurately.
How Road Trip Fuel Calculator Works
Simple steps to plan your road trip fuel costs
Enter Route Details
Input total distance for your road trip. Include all stops and detours for accurate fuel cost calculation.
Vehicle Information
Enter your vehicle's MPG and current gas prices. Use accurate data for precise cost calculations.
Calculate Total Cost
Get total fuel cost, fuel needed, and cost per mile. Plan your complete road trip budget.
Popular Road Trip Routes
Fuel cost examples for famous American road trips
Cross-Country USA
NY to LA (2,800 miles)
- • 25 MPG car, $3.50/gallon
- • Fuel needed: 112 gallons
- • Total fuel cost: $392
- • Cost per mile: $0.14
Route 66
Chicago to Santa Monica (2,400 miles)
- • 30 MPG car, $3.75/gallon
- • Fuel needed: 80 gallons
- • Total fuel cost: $300
- • Cost per mile: $0.13
Pacific Coast Highway
Seattle to San Diego (1,200 miles)
- • 28 MPG car, $4.00/gallon
- • Fuel needed: 43 gallons
- • Total fuel cost: $172
- • Cost per mile: $0.14
Road Trip Planning Tips
Save money and plan better road trips
Fuel Cost Savings
- •Use gas apps to find cheapest stations
- •Maintain steady speeds on highways
- •Avoid heavy traffic times
- •Keep tires properly inflated
Budget Planning
- •Plan for 15% extra fuel costs
- •Budget for lodging and meals
- •Set aside emergency travel fund
- •Track expenses during trip
Plan Your Road Trip
Use our free road trip fuel calculator to plan your perfect adventure, budget accurately, and enjoy the journey without financial stress.
Calculate Road Trip Costs