Commute Cost Calculator
Add up what your commute really costs. Enter your round-trip miles, MPG and gas price to see the annual and monthly fuel cost — plus the true cost including wear at AAA’s ~$0.20/mile.
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Learn moreWhat a commute really costs
Fuel is only part of a commute’s cost — tires, maintenance and depreciation add up too. AAA pegs the all-in running cost of driving at roughly $0.20 per mile beyond fuel alone for many vehicles. Over a year of 5-day weeks, even a modest daily drive can top a few thousand dollars, which is worth weighing against remote work or a move closer in.
How it’s calculated & sources
Annual miles = round-trip × days/week × 48 working weeks. Fuel cost = annual miles ÷ MPG × gas price, plus monthly parking/tolls. True cost applies AAA’s ~$0.20/mile running estimate.
Benchmark: AAA average driving cost (~$0.20/mile running costs); typical U.S. one-way commute ~27 minutes / ~41 miles round trip (Census ACS).
Results update as you type and are general estimates, not personalized advice. Verify with a professional.
Worked example
A 30-mile round trip, 5 days a week at 26 MPG and $3.30/gal burns about $915/year in fuel — roughly $1,440 once wear and tear at $0.20/mile is included.
Frequently asked questions
Why 48 weeks, not 52?
It roughly accounts for vacation, holidays and sick days when you are not commuting. Adjust the days-per-week field to fine-tune.
Should I use fuel-only or true cost?
Fuel-only is your out-of-pocket now; the ~$0.20/mile true cost captures maintenance and depreciation you pay eventually.
How do I cut commute cost?
Remote or hybrid days, carpooling, transit, a more efficient vehicle, or living closer all move the number quickly.