Road Trip Cost Calculator
Estimate the total cost of a road trip including fuel, lodging, and food.
Enter your numbers and select Calculate to see results.
About This Calculator
This calculator adds up the full cost of a road trip: fuel based on distance and your vehicle's MPG, plus lodging, food, and other daily expenses over the number of trip days, giving you a realistic total budget.
How This Is Calculated
Total = Fuel Cost + (Nights × Lodging) + (Days × Food) + (Days × Other)
A 1,200-mile, 4-day trip at 28 MPG with $3.40 gas, $130/night lodging, and $60/day food comes to roughly $1,180.
Assumptions
- Assumes one hotel night per day of the trip except the final day.
- Does not include vehicle maintenance or rental costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Last updated January 15, 2026. Results are estimates for informational purposes only — read our disclaimer.