Fuel Stops for a 1,500 km Road Trip With 450 km Range
A 1,500 km road trip with a 450 km tank range requires 3 fuel stops.
How to use this tool
- Enter your total trip distance.
- Enter your vehicle's fuel range on a full tank (check your manual or use past experience).
- The calculator tells you how many fuel stops to plan and how much range remains on the final leg.
Planning a long 1,500 km drive with a 450 km range? Expect to stop for fuel 3 times.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I calculate fuel stops on a road trip?
- Divide the total distance by your vehicle's range per tank and round up to get the total number of tanks needed. Subtract 1 for the initial full tank to get the number of stops required.
- How do I find fuel stations on a route?
- Use Google Maps, GasBuddy, or your vehicle's built-in navigation to locate fuel stations along your planned route.