Commute Cost Calculator
Calculate the true fuel cost of your daily commute per year and over your career. Enter round-trip miles, MPG, gas price and working days to see a cumulative commute cost chart.
How to use this tool
- Enter round-trip commute distance, fuel efficiency, gas price, working days per year and years in the fields above.
- Results update instantly as you type — or click Calculate.
- Read your fuel cost per day and the full breakdown beneath it.
Commuting is one of the most overlooked personal expenses. A 30-mile round trip at average MPG and gas prices can cost $800–$1,200 per year — just for fuel, before tolls, parking or wear and tear.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this include all car costs?
- No — fuel is typically only about 20–25% of total driving costs. The IRS mileage rate ($0.67/mi in 2024) accounts for depreciation, insurance, maintenance and fuel combined.
- How much could I save by working from home?
- Enter your current commute stats to see the annual cost, then compare that to a reduced number of office days. Every day working remotely saves a proportional fraction of your annual commute cost.