Weekend Road Trip Fuel Cost (500 Miles)
A 500-mile weekend road trip in a 30 MPG car at $3.50/gal costs about $58.33 in fuel round-trip — very affordable.
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.
Short weekend road trips are an affordable way to explore — calculate your total gas cost for a 500-mile outing before you pack the bags.
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.