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Fuel Cost Calculator
Plan your trip budget before you hit the road.
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⚙️ Trip Details
Rig Type
i
Class A — Gas
Class A — Diesel
Class C (Gas)
Fifth Wheel (Pickup tow)
Travel Trailer (Tow vehicle)
✓ From your RV Profile
Tow Vehicle MPG
mpg
Enter your truck or SUV's real-world highway MPG while towing.
RV Fuel Economy
mpg
Typical Class A gas: 7–10 mpg at highway speed.
Trip Distance
miles
Travel Days
days
Fuel Tank Size
gallons
✓ From last visit
Fuel Price
$
/ gal
National avg (gas). Edit to match current local prices.
Include generator fuel estimate
Generator Hours / Day
hr/day
Average 0.5 gal/hr for a typical RV generator.
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📊 Trip Cost Estimate
Total fuel cost
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Cost per travel day
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Total gallons needed
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Fuel stops (80% tank rule)
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Range per tank
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Generator fuel est.
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Generator cost est.
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Total (drive + generator)
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🐢 What if you drove 10% slower?
Cruising at ~60 mph instead of ~67 mph typically improves MPG by ~14%, which adds up on long trips.
Current speed
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— mpg
10% slower ✓
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— mpg (+14%)
Choosing between two trips?
The Trip Cost Comparison tool lets you compare fuel, parks, food, and total cost side-by-side.
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