Road Trip Fuel Cost in a Pickup Truck
A 1,000-mile road trip in a truck getting 15 MPG with gas at $4.00/gal will cost about $267 in fuel.
How to use this tool
- Enter the total trip distance in miles.
- Enter your vehicle's fuel economy in MPG.
- Enter the current fuel price per gallon.
- The calculator returns gallons required and total fuel cost.
Trucks are thirsty on long hauls — calculate your fuel bill for a road trip before deciding whether to take the truck or rent something more efficient.
Frequently asked questions
- How much will a road trip cost in gas?
- Divide total miles by your MPG to get gallons needed, then multiply by the fuel price. A 500-mile trip at 25 MPG with $3.50/gal costs $70 in fuel.
- How do I find my car's actual MPG?
- Fill up the tank, reset the trip odometer, drive normally until the next fill-up, then divide miles driven by gallons added. Repeat for accuracy.