Fuel Cost Calculator
Calculate trip fuel cost and litres used from distance, consumption and fuel price.
Find out how much fuel a journey will use and cost, and split that cost between passengers if you're sharing the ride.
How to use it
- 1Enter the distance and choose L/100km or mpg for consumption.
- 2Enter your vehicle's consumption figure and the fuel price.
- 3Add the number of passengers sharing the cost.
- 4Read the total cost, litres used and cost per person.
Fuel details
Enter distance, consumption and fuel price to estimate trip cost.
Result
Total cost
€49.00
- Cost per person
- €49.00
- Litres used
- 28.0 L
mpg calculations assume US gallons.
Frequently asked questions
- Which fuel price should I enter?
- Enter the price per litre (or per gallon equivalent) in your local currency at the pump.
- Does mpg mean UK or US gallons?
- Calculations use US gallons for mpg. If you use UK mpg, convert or switch to L/100km for accuracy.
- Can I include a return trip?
- Yes — just enter the full round-trip distance instead of the one-way distance.
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