Road Trip Cost Calculator
The Road Trip Cost Calculator combines your fuel costs with daily expenses like food and lodging to estimate the total budget you need for a road trip.
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How This Tool Works
Enter your trip distance, vehicle MPG, gas price, number of days, and average daily costs for food/lodging to get a total trip budget.
Formula & Method
Fuel cost = (distance ÷ MPG) × price per gallon. Total cost = fuel cost + (days × daily extras like food and lodging).
Example Calculation
A 600-mile trip at 28 MPG with $3.60 gas costs about $77 in fuel. Add 3 days at $150/day in food and lodging, for a total of about $527.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this include tolls?+
No, tolls aren't included automatically. Add your estimated toll costs to the daily extras field or account for them separately in your total budget.
Should I plan for round trip or one-way distance?+
Enter your total driving distance — if it's a round trip, make sure to include both directions in the distance field.
How can I estimate daily food and lodging costs?+
Research typical hotel and restaurant prices for your route, or use a per-person daily estimate ($100–200/day is common for a couple) and adjust based on your travel style.
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