Trip Cost Calculator
Work out fuel and electricity travel costs for any bike, car, or EV journey.
Route distance. Vehicle mileage. Real journey costs. ∞
Worked Example — 300 km Highway Journey (Car @ 15 km/L, Petrol @ ₹100/L)
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- This covers fuel or energy cost only — not an all-inclusive travel budget. Highway tolls, parking fees, meals, and hotel lodging aren't factored into the fuel equation. For holiday or road-trip planning, add tolls and incidental expenses on top of this fuel estimate.
- Highway mileage differs significantly from bumper-to-bumper city traffic. Stop-and-go urban driving, heavy AC usage, and uphill climbs reduce real-world fuel economy by 15% to 30% compared to steady highway cruising. Use a realistic mixed or city mileage figure when commuting.
- Use the Round Trip toggle instead of manually doubling the distance. Simply enter your one-way distance between origin and destination, then switch on the Round Trip toggle. It doubles the distance and recalculates total fuel and cost automatically.
- For Electric Vehicles (EVs), efficiency is measured in km/kWh, not km/L. An electric car consuming 15 kWh per 100 km delivers around 6.5 km/kWh. Multiplying electricity unit tariff (e.g. ₹8 to ₹12 per kWh) yields an accurate, highly economical charging cost.
Last reviewed September 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
The fuel needed for your journey equals the total trip distance divided by your vehicle's mileage (efficiency). Multiplying that fuel quantity by the local price per litre (or charging rate per kWh) gives the total estimated trip cost. Dividing the total cost by distance gives your running cost per kilometer.
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