Travel cost calculator
You can use this calculator to calculate the cost of your journey for different types of fuel and electric cars.
How to use the travel cost calculator
With this calculator, you can calculate the costs of your trip for various fuel types and electric cars. Follow these simple steps:
Define route
Either enter the distance in kilometers directly or use the automatic route calculation between start and destination (optionally with waypoints).
Choose fuel type
Select between Super gasoline, Diesel, Autogas (LPG), or electricity for electric vehicles. Current average prices are displayed automatically.
Enter vehicle data
Enter your vehicle's consumption (L/100km or kWh/100km for electric cars) and adjust the fuel price if needed.
Electric car options (if applicable)
For electric vehicles, you can adjust the charging efficiency, the ratio of home to public charging, and the prices for both charging types.
Consider additional costs
Optionally, you can add other costs such as tolls, parking fees, or wear and tear.
Set cost sharing
If you're traveling with multiple people, you can have the total costs divided among all passengers.
Analyze result
The calculator shows you a detailed breakdown of all costs as well as the total costs and optionally the costs per person.
How the Tool Works
Calculate your trip costs precisely with current fuel prices — completely free and for all vehicle types. The Fuel Cost Calculator helps you estimate travel costs, split passenger costs, and plan fuel budgets.6 Fuel Types
Choose between Gasoline, Diesel, E10, Autogas (LPG), Natural Gas (CNG), and Electric (kWh). Current average prices are automatically loaded but can be manually adjusted — for precise calculations with your local prices.Cost Splitting
Automatically split trip costs among passengers. Simply enter the number of people, and the tool calculates cost per person — perfect for carpools and shared trips.Round Trip
Activate the round trip option, and the distance is automatically doubled. See single and total distance in the result — ideal for day trips and commuter rides.Advantages Over Other Solutions
The Fuel Cost Calculator is more precise, versatile, and user-friendly than simple fuel calculators or outdated tables.Additional Advantages
- No Registration: Instantly usable, without login or account — unlimited calculations.
- Current Prices: Automatic fuel prices from public sources or manual input possible.
- Multilingual: Full support for German, English, French, Spanish, and Italian.
- Electric Support: Special calculation for EVs with kWh consumption and electricity prices.
- Responsive Design: Works perfectly on desktop, tablet, and smartphone without installation.
Who Is the Tool For?
Commuters & Frequent Drivers
Perfect for calculating monthly commute costs, comparing different routes, or estimating fuel budgets. Use the round trip function for realistic weekly cost calculations.Carpools & Passengers
Ideal tool for fair cost splitting on shared rides. Automatically calculate how much each passenger should contribute — transparent and traceable for all parties.Travelers & Vacationers
Plan your travel budget precisely by calculating trip costs in advance. Compare different fuel types or check if a rental car is cheaper than the train.Tips for Optimal Use
- Use Real Consumption: Use your vehicle's actual consumption (from trip computer) instead of manufacturer specs — for more accurate results.
- Update Prices: Check fuel prices before longer trips and manually adjust them if necessary.
- Electric Drivers: Enter your kWh consumption and local electricity price (home approx. $0.30/kWh, public approx. $0.50/kWh).
- Business Trips: Save results as screenshots for travel expense reports or accounting.
- Compare: Calculate the same route with different fuels to see which option is cheaper.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The Fuel Cost Calculator is a free online tool that calculates your trip costs based on distance, consumption, and current fuel prices. The tool supports gasoline, diesel, E10, LPG autogas, CNG natural gas, and electric vehicles. Simply enter your distance, vehicle consumption, and optionally the number of passengers — the tool automatically calculates total costs and cost per person.
The tool supports all common fuel types: Gasoline (Super 95), Diesel, E10 (Ethanol gas), Autogas/LPG, Natural Gas/CNG, and Electric Vehicles (kWh). For each fuel type, current average prices are displayed, which you can manually adjust. Electric vehicles calculate costs based on kWh consumption and electricity price — perfect for modern EVs.
Fuel prices are automatically retrieved from public sources like Tankerkoenig.de (Germany) if an API key is configured. Alternatively, the tool uses current average prices based on your country. You can manually override any price to get accurate calculations with your local prices — prices are updated daily.
Yes, activate the "Split costs among passengers" option and enter the number of people (including driver). The tool automatically calculates cost per person and displays a separate result. This is perfect for carpools, vacation trips, or shared rides — everyone knows immediately how much to contribute.
Activate the "Round trip" checkbox under the distance input. The tool automatically doubles the entered distance and calculates total costs for both trips. You see both single and total distance in the result — ideal for commuters or day trips.
Yes, select "Electric (kWh)" as fuel type. Enter consumption in kWh/100km (e.g., 18 kWh for a Tesla Model 3) and electricity price per kWh (e.g., $0.30/kWh). The tool calculates your trip's electricity costs precisely — you can differentiate between home charging and public charging stations.
The tool supports metric units (km, liters, kWh) and imperial units (miles, gallons, MPG). Currency automatically adapts to your country (€, $, £, CHF). You can manually switch units — the tool automatically converts between km and miles as well as liters and gallons for international users.
Yes, the Fuel Cost Calculator is 100% free with no hidden fees. No registration, login, or installation required. You can perform unlimited calculations. The tool is ad-supported but remains fully functional — all calculations are performed locally in your browser without data storage.
Yes, the tool is perfect for calculating travel expense reports, mileage reimbursement, or expense claims. Save the result as a screenshot or note the values for your accounting. For official reimbursements, check your country's tax allowances (e.g., $0.67/mile in the US) — the tool helps with transparent cost calculation.
Calculations are mathematically precise based on your inputs (Distance × Consumption × Price). Accuracy depends on your data — use your vehicle's real consumption instead of manufacturer specs. Factors like driving style, traffic, weather, or load can affect actual consumption — the tool gives you a solid estimate for planning purposes.