How Much Does a 30-Mile Round-Trip Commute Cost Per Year?
A 30-mile round-trip commute at 25 MPG with gas at $3.50/gallon costs about $735 per year in fuel.
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.
Calculate the true annual fuel cost of your daily commute based on distance and fuel economy.
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.