Running costs
Fuel Cost Calculator
Enter a distance, your vehicle's fuel economy, and the price you pay per gallon to estimate what the fuel will cost. Every figure is one you enter — nothing is assumed for you.
Estimated fuel cost
Enter the distance, MPG, and fuel price above to calculate.
gallons of fuel
Calculated from the values you entered — this is your own figure, not data or a valuation from VINHistoryLabs.
How to estimate a trip's fuel cost
- Enter the distance you plan to drive, in miles.
- Enter your vehicle's fuel economy in miles per gallon — measure it with the MPG calculator if you are not sure.
- Enter the price you pay per gallon of fuel.
- The tool divides the distance by the MPG to find the gallons needed, then multiplies by the price per gallon.
Frequently asked questions
- How is fuel cost calculated?
- Fuel cost is the gallons a trip needs multiplied by the price per gallon. The gallons needed is the distance divided by the vehicle's miles-per-gallon figure.
- What fuel price should I use?
- Use the price you actually pay at the pump. Fuel prices change over time and by location, so this tool asks you to enter your own current price rather than assuming one.
- Can I estimate a full year of driving?
- Yes — enter your expected annual mileage as the distance to estimate a year of fuel cost at your current MPG and fuel price.