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title: "Trip Fuel Cost Calculator: Gas for a Drive | MCC Solutions"
description: "Enter distance, your vehicle's MPG and the fuel price to estimate the gas cost of a trip, one way or round trip. Free and private."
url: "https://mcc-solutionsnj.com/tools/trip-fuel-cost-calculator"
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Free tool

# Trip fuel cost calculator

Estimate what a drive will cost in fuel.

One-way distance (miles)

Vehicle MPG

Price per gallon ($)

Trip

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How it works

## How it works

**Gallons = miles divided by MPG.** Fuel cost is gallons times the price per gallon. Round trip doubles the distance.

Example: a 240 mile one-way drive in a vehicle that gets 28 MPG uses about 8.57 gallons each way. Round trip that is 17.14 gallons, which at $3.50 a gallon is about $60.00. Towing, mountain roads, headwinds and high speeds can lower real-world mileage.

FAQ

## About this calculator

**Does this include tolls or parking?**

No, only fuel.

**Can I use it for a business trip?**

You can estimate costs, but mileage reimbursement and deductions follow their own rules. See the mileage deduction calculator and the IRS guidance.

**Which MPG should I use?**

Use your real-world figure if you know it. The gas mileage calculator can help you find it.

**Is anything saved?**

No. The math runs in your browser and nothing you enter is sent to us.

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