Road Trip Fuel Cost Calculator — Plan Your Budget

For a 500 km road trip at 18 km/l and ₹104/L: fuel needed = 27.8L, cost = ₹2,889. Budget tip: add 15% buffer for city driving, detours, and AC. Total budget: ₹3,322.

Fuel Required

27.78 L

Cost per km

₹5.78

Total Fuel Cost

₹2,889

Actual fuel consumption varies with driving style, traffic, AC usage, and load. Petrol prices in India (Apr 2026): ~₹100–107/L in major cities. Diesel: ~₹90–95/L.

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Common questions about Road Trip Fuel Cost Calculator — Plan Your Budget

How to calculate fuel cost for a road trip?

Formula: (Distance ÷ Mileage) × Fuel Price. For 500 km at 18 km/l and ₹104/L: (500 ÷ 18) × 104 = ₹2,889. Add 15% buffer for real-world conditions. Don't forget toll charges and food stops in your total trip budget.