Fuel Cost per Kilometer/Mile
Calculate fuel cost per kilometer or mile from price per liter and km/L efficiency.
Includes cost per 100 km and per 1,000 km for trip budgeting.
Cost per Distance
Cost per km = Fuel Price per Liter / Fuel Efficiency (km/L)
Cost per mile = Fuel Price per Gallon / MPG
This calculator tells you exactly how much each kilometer or mile of driving costs you in fuel. Results are shown in both metric and imperial units.
What the variables mean:
- Fuel Price per Liter – the current price you pay for one liter of fuel
- Fuel Efficiency (km/L) – how many kilometers your vehicle travels on one liter of fuel
When to use this calculator:
- Comparing the fuel cost of different vehicles before buying
- Budgeting for a road trip or daily commute
- Deciding whether a more fuel-efficient car would save you money
- Calculating the true cost of driving for ride-share or delivery work
Practical examples:
- A car doing 12 km/L with fuel at $1.50/L costs $0.125 per km, or $12.50 per 100 km.
- A truck doing 8 km/L with fuel at $1.50/L costs $0.188 per km, or $18.75 per 100 km.
- For a daily 30 km commute, the car costs $3.75 per day while the truck costs $5.63.
Common fuel efficiency values:
| Vehicle Type | Typical km/L | Typical MPG |
|---|---|---|
| Small car | 14-18 | 33-42 |
| Sedan | 10-14 | 24-33 |
| SUV | 8-12 | 19-28 |
| Truck | 6-10 | 14-24 |
Tips:
- Your real-world fuel efficiency depends on driving style, traffic, terrain, and weather.
- City driving typically uses 20-30% more fuel than highway driving.
- The calculator also shows cost per 100 km and per 1,000 km for easy trip budgeting.