Fuel Cost Calculator for the USA
Work out the fuel cost of any drive in the USA in USD. With petrol at roughly $0.95 per litre, diesel around $1.05, and home electricity near $0.17/kWh, here is what common distances cost. Set your own vehicle and the current pump price for an exact figure.
Fuel cost by distance (petrol)
| Distance | Petrol used | Fuel cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 km | 8 L | $7.6 |
| 300 km | 24 L | $22.8 |
| 500 km | 40 L | $38 |
| 1,000 km | 80 L | $76 |
Indicative figures at $0.95/litre and 8 L/100km. Prices change often: enter the current local price in the planner.
Petrol vs diesel vs electric per 100 km
| Fuel type | Assumption | Cost per 100 km |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 8 L/100km @ $0.95/L | $7.6 |
| Diesel | 6.5 L/100km @ $1.05/L | $6.83 |
| Electric (home charge) | 18 kWh/100km @ $0.17/kWh | $3.06 |
A typical 880 km/month commute (40 km a day, 22 days) is about $66.88 on petrol versus $26.93 charging an EV at home in the USA.
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Open the route plannerFrequently asked questions
How do I calculate fuel cost for a trip in the USA?
Fuel cost = distance (km) / 100 x your car's consumption (L/100km) x the fuel price per litre. In the USA petrol is around $0.95/litre and diesel about $1.05/litre. TripKalc does this automatically for every leg of a multi-stop route.
What is the fuel cost per km in the USA?
For an average petrol car (8 L/100km) it is about $0.08 per km. A diesel is roughly $0.07 per km and an EV charged at home around $0.03 per km.
What currency does the calculator use?
It auto-detects US users and pre-fills USD, but you can pick any of 70+ currencies and set your own fuel price.
Does it work for diesel and electric vehicles?
Yes. Switch fuel type to compare petrol, diesel, and electric (kWh/100km at your local electricity rate) side by side.