How Much Does It Cost in Gas to Drive LA to San Francisco?
The drive from Los Angeles to San Francisco is about 381 miles — calculate your total fuel cost for the trip.
How to use this tool
- Enter the trip distance (decide one-way or round-trip).
- Enter your vehicle's average MPG.
- Enter the price of gas per gallon.
- Enter how many people are splitting the cost.
- Read total cost, gallons, cost per person, and cost per mile.
Calculate the exact fuel cost for the drive between Los Angeles and San Francisco based on your car's gas mileage.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I calculate gas cost for a trip?
- Divide the trip distance by your car's MPG to get gallons needed, then multiply by the price per gallon. For a 600-mile trip at 30 mpg and $3.50/gal, that's 20 gallons × $3.50 = $70.
- Should I use city or highway MPG?
- Use highway MPG for road trips, since most miles are at steady highway speeds. City MPG would overstate fuel use. Your real-world average may differ from the EPA rating.
- Does this include the return trip?
- Only if you enter the round-trip distance. If you enter a one-way distance and plan to return, double it before calculating.