Fuel cost
Work out what a trip costs in fuel and tolls, from the distance or from odometer readings when you need a record for a claim.
About this calculator
Working out the cost of a trip
Fuel cost is the distance divided by your mileage, multiplied by the price per litre. A 250 km trip in a car returning 15 km per litre uses about 16.7 litres, so at ₹103 a litre it costs roughly ₹1,717. The page also gives the cost per kilometre, which is the figure to use when someone asks you to quote for a journey.
Use real mileage rather than the manufacturer's figure. City driving, air conditioning, a full car and traffic all reduce it, often by a fifth or more against the number in the brochure. Measuring it once over a full tank gives you a figure you can trust.
Odometer readings for a claim
If you need a record for a reimbursement, the second tab works from start and end odometer readings and keeps a log of each trip with its date, distance and cost. There is a copy button so the summary can be pasted into an email or an expense form.
Fuel is only part of the cost of running a car. Servicing, tyres, insurance and depreciation typically add several rupees a kilometre on top, which is why reimbursement rates are usually well above the pure fuel cost.
Common questions
How do I calculate fuel cost for a trip?
Divide the distance by your mileage in kilometres per litre to get the litres used, then multiply by the price per litre.
What mileage figure should I use?
Your own, measured over a full tank. Real-world mileage is usually well below the manufacturer's claim, especially in city traffic with the air conditioning running.
How do I split fuel cost between passengers?
Enter the number of people in the split field and the calculator divides the total, tolls included, so everyone can see the same figure.