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Fuel Cost Calculator

Estimate the fuel cost of a trip from distance, vehicle mileage and fuel price, and split it between passengers.

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Quick answer: how to calculate trip fuel cost

Fuel needed = distance ÷ mileage; cost = fuel needed × price per litre. A 500 km trip at 15 km/L and ₹100 a litre uses 33.3 litres and costs ₹3,333 — about ₹833 each for four people.

Overview of the Fuel Cost Calculator

The Fuel Cost Calculator estimates how much fuel a trip needs and what it will cost. Enter the distance, your vehicle's fuel economy (in km/L, L/100 km or mpg) and the fuel price, and it returns the litres required and the total cost. A round-trip option doubles the distance, and a passenger count splits the bill.

It works for petrol, diesel and CNG (use the right price unit) and is useful for road-trip budgeting, comparing car and train costs, and sharing costs on a carpool. Find your mileage with the Gas Mileage Calculator and the distance with the Mileage Calculator.

How We Calculate Fuel Cost

The calculation converts your inputs into kilometres, litres and a price per litre.

  1. Convert the trip distance to kilometres and double it for a round trip.
  2. Convert your fuel economy to km/L (L/100 km → 100 ÷ value; mpg → value × 1.609 ÷ gallon size).
  3. Fuel needed (litres) = distance ÷ km/L.
  4. Cost = litres × price per litre (a per-gallon price is divided by the gallon size in litres).
  5. Cost per person = total ÷ number of people.
litres = distance ÷ (km/L)
cost = litres × price per litre
per person = cost ÷ people
Worked examples (calculated with this tool)
TripFuel cost
500 km, 15 km/L, ₹100/L, shared by 43,333.33 total — 833.33 each
100 km round trip, 8 L/100 km, ₹100/L1,600
100 miles, 30 mpg (US), $4/gallon13.33

Tips to Cut Fuel Costs

  • Keep tyres at the recommended pressure — under-inflation raises consumption.
  • Drive smoothly and avoid hard acceleration and braking.
  • Hold a steady speed; consumption rises sharply at high speeds.
  • Remove unnecessary weight and roof racks.
  • Service the vehicle on time, and share rides on long trips.

Fuel Cost Calculator — Frequently Asked Questions

How do I calculate the fuel cost of a trip?

Divide the distance by your vehicle's km/L to get litres needed, then multiply by the price per litre.

How much fuel do I need for 500 km?

At 15 km/L you need 33.3 litres; at 20 km/L, 25 litres. Enter your own mileage for an exact figure.

Can I enter L/100 km or mpg instead of km/L?

Yes. Choose the unit next to the fuel economy box and the calculator converts it.

How do I include the return journey?

Tick “Round trip” to double the distance before calculating.

How do I split the cost between passengers?

Enter the number of people sharing the cost and the calculator shows the cost per person.

Does it work for diesel or CNG?

Yes — enter the fuel's price per litre (or per kg for CNG, using your km/kg mileage as the economy figure).

What if the fuel price is per gallon?

Choose “per US gallon” or “per UK gallon” and the calculator converts it to a price per litre.

Does it include tolls?

No. Add tolls and parking to the result yourself.

How accurate is the estimate?

It is as accurate as your mileage figure. City traffic, AC use and loads can lower the real mileage.

Is my data stored?

No. Everything runs in your browser.

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