Fuel & Efficiency Calculator

Commute Cost Calculator

See what your daily drive to work really costs — per day, per month, and per year — in fuel and total operating cost.

Your Commute

Annual Commute Fuel Cost

$888

just in fuel

Per Day

$3.70

Per Month

$74

Annual Miles

7,200

True Cost (w/ wear)

$1,900

True cost adds ~$0.14/mile for maintenance, tires, and depreciation on top of fuel.

How commute cost works.

Round trip = One-way × 2 Annual miles = Round trip × days/week × weeks/year Fuel cost = (Annual miles ÷ MPG) × gas price True cost = Fuel cost + (Annual miles × $0.14 wear)

Frequently asked questions.

Should I factor in more than gas?

Yes. Fuel is only part of the story — every commuting mile also wears tires and brakes, adds oil changes, and depreciates the car. The AAA figure of ~$0.14–0.20/mile for these covers the "hidden" commute cost.

Would an EV cut my commute cost?

Usually a lot. Electricity typically costs 3–4× less per mile than gas, and EVs need far less maintenance. Try our EV vs Gas calculator to model your exact commute.

How can I lower my commute cost?

Carpooling, combining errands, keeping tires properly inflated, and driving smoothly all help. If you can work from home even one day a week, that's an instant 20% cut for a 5-day commuter.