Commute Cost Calculator
Calculate your monthly and yearly commute costs based on distance, fuel price, and vehicle efficiency.
Supports miles and kilometers.
Commute Cost
Commute cost is calculated from your round-trip distance, fuel price, and vehicle efficiency.
Imperial formula:
Daily Fuel Cost = (Round Trip Miles / MPG) × Price per Gallon
Metric formula:
Daily Fuel Cost = (Round Trip km × L per 100 km / 100) × Price per Liter
Unit conversions:
- 1 mile = 1.609 km
- 1 gallon = 3.785 liters
- MPG to L/100km:
235.21 / MPG
Average commute stats (U.S.):
- Average one-way commute: 16 miles (26 km)
- Average commute time: 27 minutes
- Average cost at $3.50/gallon, 25 MPG: ~$4.48/day
Hidden commute costs (not included in fuel):
- Wear and tear: ~$0.10–0.20/mile
- Insurance: ~$0.05/mile
- Depreciation: ~$0.15/mile
- Total IRS rate (2025): $0.70/mile
Monthly cost estimate:
Monthly = Daily Cost × Work Days per Month
Yearly = Monthly × 12
Tip: The IRS standard mileage rate gives a more complete picture of true driving costs including maintenance and depreciation.