Commute cost
Your true commute cost is more than just gas. Here's how to calculate the full price tag — useful when comparing job offers, evaluating a move, or considering remote work.
Daily fuel cost = (round-trip miles ÷ MPG) × gas price. Multiply by working days (~250/year) for annual fuel. For 50 miles round-trip at 28 MPG and $3.45/gal: $6.16/day × 250 = $1,540/year in fuel alone.
Use the Cost Per Mile Calculator for total cost, and the Fuel Cost Calculator for daily gas.
| Round-trip | 20 MPG | 30 MPG | 50 MPG (hybrid) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 mi/day | $863/yr | $575/yr | $345/yr |
| 40 mi/day | $1,725/yr | $1,150/yr | $690/yr |
| 60 mi/day | $2,587/yr | $1,725/yr | $1,035/yr |
| 80 mi/day | $3,450/yr | $2,300/yr | $1,380/yr |
Fuel only. 250 work days/year, $3.45/gal.
Toyota Prius
57 MPG combined
See fuel costHonda Civic
36 MPG combined
See fuel costToyota Corolla
35 MPG combined
See fuel costTesla Model 3
132 MPGe combined
See fuel costToyota Camry
32 MPG combined
See fuel costHonda Accord
32 MPG combined
See fuel costAbout $5–$10/day in gas alone for most cars, or $1,250–$2,500/year.
Yes for most US commuters. Average commuters spend $3,000–$8,000/year on fuel, depreciation and tolls.
If your commute is 30+ miles/day, hybrid savings typically pay back the premium in 3–4 years.
