Fuel Cost Calculator

What makes up the cost

What this means

Fuel cost is distance × consumption × price. The consumption part depends on your vehicle's economy and how the distance and price are measured. By knowing your cost per kilometre or mile, you can compare routes, vehicles and modes of travel on a level playing field — and put a real number on 'it's only a short drive'.

Recommendations

• •Use your real economy, not the sticker figure — real-world consumption is often 10–20% higher.
• •Smooth driving and steady highway speeds can cut consumption noticeably at the margin.
• •Compare the cost per distance against public transport or an EV to see what genuinely saves money.

Watch out

• •Fuel prices vary by region and over time — use a current local price for an accurate estimate.
• •This covers fuel only, not maintenance, insurance, tolls or depreciation.