🔢 Gas Cost Calculator
Enter your trip details to instantly calculate fuel costs.
Quick Estimates
Common trip distances and their fuel costs at current US average prices.
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🗺 Multi-Stop Trip Planner
Add stops along your route to calculate total fuel cost for the entire journey.
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🇺🇸 US Average Gas Prices by State
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* Prices are representative samples for regular unleaded. Actual prices vary by station, region, and date.
EV vs Gas Cost Comparison
Compare the fuel/energy cost of driving a gas car vs an electric vehicle.
Typical: 3.0 - 4.0 mi/kWh
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Fuel Efficiency Tips
Save money at the pump by improving your vehicle's fuel economy.
🚗 Driving Habits
- Avoid aggressive acceleration and hard braking
- Observe the speed limit; MPG drops sharply above 50 mph
- Use overdrive gearing on highways to reduce RPMs
Vehicle Maintenance
- Keep tires properly inflated (check monthly)
- Use the recommended grade of motor oil
- Replace clogged air filters regularly
- Keep your engine tuned up per manufacturer schedule
- Remove excess weight from trunk and roof racks
🛣 Trip Planning
- Use GPS apps to avoid traffic and find efficient routes
- Park in the shade to reduce fuel evaporation
- Consider telecommuting or carpooling when possible
- Use apps like GasBuddy to find the cheapest gas nearby
Did You Know?
- Every 5 mph over 50 mph is like paying an extra $0.30/gal
- Proper tire inflation can improve MPG by up to 3%
- A roof rack can reduce highway MPG by up to 8%
- Aggressive driving can lower MPG by 15-30% on highways
- Removing 100 lbs of weight improves MPG by ~1%