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Fuel & Travel Cost Calculators

Fuel & Travel Cost Calculators for Outdoor Trips

Getting to the outdoors often costs more than being there. Fuel, RV rentals, campground hookups, stove gas, tolls, trailhead parking and permits all add up. The OutdoorBudget Fuel & Travel calculators help you plan a realistic outdoor trip budget in minutes, whether you are planning a weekend camping trip, a national park road trip, a motorhome holiday or a group hike.

Every tool is free, works on your phone, tablet or desktop, and supports US and UK units (miles or kilometres, US or imperial gallons, litres, MPG or L/100 km). All costs are shown in US dollars, so you can compare trips in the USA, the UK and beyond on the same basis.

Choose a calculator

Road Trip Fuel Cost CalculatorWork out gas or petrol cost for any drive from distance, MPG and fuel price, then split it per person.Open calculator →RV Trip Cost CalculatorBudget an RV, motorhome or campervan trip: fuel, generator, campgrounds, hookups, dump fees and rental cost per day.Open calculator →Camp Stove Fuel EstimatorEstimate how many gas canisters or how much white gas, propane or alcohol your trip needs – and what it costs.Open calculator →Group Carpool Cost SplitterSplit fuel, tolls and parking fairly across several cars and riders – and see exactly who owes whom.Open calculator →Trailhead Parking & Permit Cost ToolAdd up park entrance fees, wilderness permits, trailhead parking and shuttle fees for your whole group.Open calculator →

Frequently asked questions

Are the Fuel & Travel calculators free?

Yes. All OutdoorBudget calculators are free to use with no sign-up, and they work on mobile, tablet and desktop.

Can I use UK units like litres and UK MPG?

Yes. You can enter distances in miles or kilometres, fuel economy in US MPG, UK MPG, L/100 km or km/L, and fuel prices per US gallon, UK gallon or litre. Results are always shown in US dollars.

Which calculator should I use for a camping road trip?

Start with the Road Trip Fuel Cost Calculator for driving costs, add the Camp Stove Fuel Estimator for cooking fuel, and use the Trailhead Parking & Permit Cost Tool for park fees. Travelling in a motorhome? Use the RV Trip Cost Calculator instead.