Trip Expense Planner

Fuel Cost + Trip Expense Calculator

Estimate fuel cost, mileage usage, toll charges, food, hotel, and total travel budget for any road trip — live calculations, Indian rupee formatting, and per-person cost splitting.

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How to Use the Calculator

Plan your road trip budget in four quick steps.

Pick Vehicle & Fuel

Select your vehicle type for auto-filled mileage. Choose Petrol, Diesel, CNG, or EV — defaults update automatically.

Enter Trip Details

Type the distance and fuel price. Toggle Round Trip to double the distance. All results update live as you type.

View Expense Donut

See fuel, hotel, food, toll, and other costs broken down as a live SVG donut chart with percentages.

Plan Your Budget

Switch to Smart Budget Planner, enter your total budget and trip style to get recommended spending per category.

6 Tips to Save Fuel on Road Trips

Small habits can cut fuel expenses by 15–25% over a long trip.

01
Maintain Correct Tyre Pressure

Under-inflated tyres increase rolling resistance and can reduce fuel efficiency by 2–3%. Check tyre pressure monthly and before long trips.

02
Avoid Aggressive Acceleration

Rapid acceleration and hard braking waste fuel. Smooth, steady driving can improve mileage by up to 20% on city roads.

03
Drive at Optimal Highway Speed

Most cars deliver peak fuel efficiency between 60–80 km/h. Driving at 100+ km/h increases aerodynamic drag significantly, burning more fuel.

04
Use AC Wisely

Air conditioning can reduce mileage by 8–12%. Below 80 km/h, turn off AC and open windows. At highway speeds, AC is more efficient than open windows.

05
Keep the Engine Tuned

A poorly tuned engine with dirty air filters, fouled spark plugs, or thick old engine oil can reduce mileage by 10–25%. Regular servicing pays off.

06
Remove Unnecessary Weight

Every extra 100 kg reduces fuel efficiency by about 1 km/l. Clear out heavy items from the boot before a long trip if they won't be needed.

Average Mileage Guide — Indian Vehicles

Real-world mileage values for common vehicle categories (city + highway combined).

Vehicle TypeFuelGoodAverageNeeds Check
Activa / ScooterPetrol45–55 km/l38–45 km/l<35 km/l
Splendor / CommuterPetrol65–80 km/l55–65 km/l<50 km/l
Hatchback (petrol)Petrol20–24 km/l16–20 km/l<14 km/l
Hatchback (diesel)Diesel24–28 km/l20–24 km/l<18 km/l
Sedan (petrol)Petrol17–22 km/l14–17 km/l<12 km/l
Compact SUV (petrol)Petrol16–20 km/l13–16 km/l<11 km/l
Compact SUV (diesel)Diesel20–24 km/l17–20 km/l<15 km/l
MUV / MPVDiesel16–20 km/l13–16 km/l<12 km/l

Values are indicative real-world averages. ARAI-certified figures are typically 15–25% higher than real-world driving.

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Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about this free online tool.

The formula is straightforward: Fuel Required (L) = Distance (km) ÷ Mileage (km/l). Then Fuel Cost = Fuel Required × Fuel Price per Litre. If you enable Round Trip, the distance is doubled before the calculation. All values update live as you type.

The presets use realistic Indian averages: Bikes/scooters at 45 km/l, Hatchbacks (Swift, i20, Baleno) at 18 km/l, Sedans (Honda City, Verna) at 15 km/l, and SUVs (Creta, Brezza, Nexon) at 12 km/l. These are approximate — enter your vehicle's actual ARAI-rated or real-world mileage for accurate results.

Yes. The Fuel Type selector lets you choose Petrol, Diesel, CNG, or Electric (EV). Selecting EV switches the unit to kWh and uses ~₹8/kWh by default. Enter your vehicle's real-world efficiency (km/kWh for EVs, km/l or km/kg for others) and the current fuel/electricity price for accurate results.

When you check 'Include Return Journey', the calculator doubles your entered distance before computing fuel and costs. So if you enter 300 km and enable round trip, the calculation uses 600 km. This is useful for day trips where you drive the same route back.

The total trip cost (fuel + all extra expenses) is divided equally by the number of travelers you enter. For example, if total cost is ₹6,000 and there are 4 travelers, each person's share is ₹1,500. This assumes cost sharing — adjust the traveler count to match who is splitting expenses.

No. All calculations happen entirely in your browser using JavaScript. No data is saved, no account is required, and nothing is sent to any server. Refresh the page to reset everything.

Use the current fuel price at your local pump. As of 2025, petrol prices in India vary between ₹94–₹110 per litre depending on the city and taxes. Diesel is typically ₹85–₹95 per litre. You can check today's exact price at fuel price tracking sites or at your nearest petrol station.

Yes. There is a dedicated Toll Charges field in the Extra Trip Expenses section. Enter the total expected toll for your route (both ways if it's a round trip). India's NHAI FastTag toll calculator or Google Maps can help estimate toll charges for a specific highway route.