Calculate your gas cost for any trip or over a full year of driving.
The formula is simple: divide your distance by your MPG to get gallons used, then multiply by the gas price per gallon.
Fuel Cost = (Distance ÷ MPG) × Gas Price
The average fuel economy for new passenger cars in the US is around 28–32 MPG. SUVs and trucks average 20–25 MPG, while hybrid vehicles can achieve 45–55 MPG.
Maintain proper tire inflation, avoid aggressive acceleration, reduce highway speed, and keep up with regular maintenance. Each 5 mph over 50 mph can reduce fuel efficiency by 7–14%.