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Ford F-250 Super Duty (Diesel) Fuel Cost

Heavy-duty diesel pickup built for towing and hauling, not light commuting. Below are estimated fuel costs based on 17 combined MPG and average US gas prices.

Best for towing, hauling and work duty rather than fuel-sipping commutes.

  • Built for towing
  • High fuel use
  • Strong highway diesel
  • Heavy fuel use
  • Updated for 2026
  • EPA-style MPG
  • US avg fuel prices
  • US units
  • Transparent assumptions
City

15 MPG

Highway

20 MPG

Combined

17 MPG

Tank

34 gal

Range / tank

~578 mi

MPG breakdown

City15 MPG
Highway20 MPG
Combined17 MPG
578miles
Range / tank

Estimated fuel cost at 12,000 miles/year

Based on 17 MPG and $3.85/gal.

Annual cost

$2718

Monthly cost

$226

Cost per mile

$0.226

Gallons / year

706

Estimate your own cost

Pre-filled with the Ford F-250 Super Duty (Diesel)'s combined MPG.

mi/yr
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Pre-filled with estimated combined MPG for the Ford F-250 Super Duty (Diesel). Adjust for your real-world driving.

Estimated Annual Cost

$0.00

Per Month

$0.00

Per Mile

$0.000

~706 gallons per year

Cost by annual mileage

How much you'll spend per year at common US mileage levels (estimates).

Miles per yearGallons / yearAnnual costMonthly cost
8,000471$1812$151
12,000706$2718$226
15,000882$3397$283

Estimates only. Actual costs depend on driving style, terrain, weather, and local fuel or electricity prices.

How we estimate Ford F-250 Super Duty (Diesel) costs

MPG / MPGe
EPA-style combined city + highway figures for the base trim and recent model year.
Fuel price
Average US retail regular gas, premium where required, or per-kWh electricity.
Annual mileage
Default scenarios at 8,000 / 12,000 / 15,000 miles per year.
Trim & year variance
AWD, larger wheels, towing packages and older years can lower efficiency 5–15%.

Sources & assumptions

  • EPA fuel economy dataCity / highway / combined MPG and MPGe baselines.
  • U.S. Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov)Vehicle efficiency and EV range references.
  • AAA gas price trendsRecent national and regional retail fuel averages.
  • EIA electricity ratesAverage residential per-kWh prices used for EV charging.

We summarize publicly available data — no scraping, no external API calls. Figures are calibrated periodically; use the calculators above for your exact inputs.

Frequently asked questions

What is the estimated annual fuel cost for the Ford F-250 Super Duty (Diesel)?

Driving 12,000 miles per year at 17 MPG and $3.85/gal, expect about $2718 per year. Heavier city driving or longer commutes will increase that.

What MPG does the Ford F-250 Super Duty (Diesel) get?

Estimated EPA-style ratings are roughly 15 city / 20 highway / 17 combined MPG. Real-world numbers depend on terrain, climate and driving style.

What is the tank size of the Ford F-250 Super Duty (Diesel)?

The Ford F-250 Super Duty (Diesel) typically has a 34-gallon tank. At 17 combined MPG, that's roughly 578 miles of driving range per fill-up.

How does Ford F-250 Super Duty (Diesel) fuel cost compare to other vehicles?

At 12,000 miles per year, this vehicle costs about $2718. Compare it to other trucks on our index page or use the cost-per-mile calculator to compare two specific vehicles side-by-side.

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