$320 Road trip total · $4.48/gal · 28 MPG
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  • Fuel (500 mi ÷ 28 MPG × $4.48/gal): $80–$80
  • Lodging (1 night × $120/night): $120–$120
  • Food (2 days × $60/day): $120–$120

Total: $320

What does this cost in your state?

California is the costliest state and Arkansas the cheapest; each square shows that state's midpoint of the estimate.

Source: CalcScrape calculator model scaled by BEA Regional Price Parities · data from 2024

Which states pay the most for gasoline, and where do people burn the most?

EIA's State Energy Data System puts the 2024 price of a gallon of gasoline highest in HI ($4.72) and lowest in TX ($2.88), while residents of AL burn about 629 gallons a year each against 143 in DC.

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, State Energy Data System (SEDS): motor gasoline price MGACD, consumption MGACP and MGACB, transportation sector · data from 2024

What does a gallon of gasoline cost right now in big metro areas?

EIA's weekly survey put regular gasoline at $4.46 a gallon nationally in the week of 2026-09-28 ($3.12 a year earlier), with San Francisco highest of ten metro areas at $6.27 and Houston lowest at $3.85.

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Weekly Retail Gasoline and Diesel Prices (regular, all formulations) · file downloaded 2026-09-28

What does fuel cost for each kind of vehicle?

Under EPA's assumptions of 15,000 miles a year, model year 2026 Two Seaters cost an average $4,588 a year in fuel against $2,429 for Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD (fueleconomy.gov, 39 and 46 models).

Annual fuel cost by EPA vehicle class, model year 2026 (EPA assumptions: 15,000 miles a year)
Vehicle classAverage annual fuel cost, model year 2026Models
Two Seaters$4,58839
Minicompact Cars$4,16030
Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD$4,06673
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD$4,049154
Subcompact Cars$3,52553
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD$3,52143
Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD$3,46926
Large Cars$3,35844
Small Station Wagons$2,93918
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD$2,915153
Compact Cars$2,88259
Small Pickup Trucks 4WD$2,82010
Midsize Cars$2,74171
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD$2,42946

Source: U.S. DOE and EPA, fueleconomy.gov vehicles.csv · file downloaded 2026-10

In this calculator, a 500-mile road trip costs $260 to $800. The number of nights and days on the road changes the total more than fuel does.

Your car sets the fuel cost. Enter your car's MPG before you book a room.

Highway fuel use for every current gas and hybrid model (2025–2027 models)

598 models in EPA's fuel economy data
$4.32 EPA's regular gas price assumption
Median by vehicle class (gallons per 500 highway miles; count = engine/drive versions, so it exceeds the model count)
Midsize car (204 versions) 15.2 gal
Wagon (46 versions) 16.1 gal
Large car (114 versions) 17.2 gal
Minivan / van (22 versions) 17.9 gal
Small car (491 versions) 18.5 gal
SUV (1,033 versions) 19.2 gal
Pickup truck (236 versions) 22.7 gal

Find your car: all 598 models

ModelGallons per 500 hwy miFuel for 500 mi
2026 Toyota Prius9.6 gal (52 mpg)$42
2025 Toyota Prius9.8 gal (51 mpg)$42
2025 Toyota Camry10.6 gal (47 mpg)$46
2025 Kia Niro10.6 gal (47 mpg)$46
2026 Kia Niro10.6 gal (47 mpg)$46
2026 Toyota Camry10.9 gal (46 mpg)$47
2027 Toyota Prius10.9 gal (46 mpg)$47
2027 Kia Niro10.9 gal (46 mpg)$47
2026 Lexus ES11.9 gal (42 mpg)$51
2025 Honda Accord12.2 gal (41 mpg)$53
2026 Honda Prelude12.2 gal (41 mpg)$53
2027 Toyota Corolla12.2 gal (41 mpg)$53
2027 Honda Prelude12.2 gal (41 mpg)$53
2025 Lexus UX12.5 gal (40 mpg)$54
2025 Toyota Corolla12.5 gal (40 mpg)$54
2026 Volkswagen Jetta12.5 gal (40 mpg)$54
2026 Toyota Corolla12.5 gal (40 mpg)$54
2026 Hyundai Elantra12.5 gal (40 mpg)$54
2026 Lexus UX12.5 gal (40 mpg)$54
2027 Volkswagen Jetta12.5 gal (40 mpg)$54
2025 Mini Cooper12.8 gal (39 mpg)$55
2025 Volkswagen Jetta12.8 gal (39 mpg)$55
2025 Honda Civic12.8 gal (39 mpg)$55
2025 Hyundai Elantra12.8 gal (39 mpg)$55
2025 Kia K412.8 gal (39 mpg)$55
2026 Mini Cooper12.8 gal (39 mpg)$55
2026 Mini Cooper12.8 gal (39 mpg)$55
2026 Honda Civic12.8 gal (39 mpg)$55
2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class12.8 gal (39 mpg)$55
2027 Mini Cooper12.8 gal (39 mpg)$55
2025 Nissan Sentra13.2 gal (38 mpg)$57
2026 Nissan Sentra13.2 gal (38 mpg)$57
2027 Nissan Sentra13.2 gal (38 mpg)$57
2025 Toyota Crown Signia13.5 gal (37 mpg)$58
2026 Honda Accord13.5 gal (37 mpg)$58
2026 Toyota Crown Signia13.5 gal (37 mpg)$58
2026 Toyota RAV413.5 gal (37 mpg)$58
2027 Hyundai Sonata13.5 gal (37 mpg)$58
2025 Acura Integra13.9 gal (36 mpg)$60
2025 Chevrolet Malibu13.9 gal (36 mpg)$60
2025 Hyundai Sonata13.9 gal (36 mpg)$60
2025 Nissan Altima13.9 gal (36 mpg)$60
2025 Toyota Sienna13.9 gal (36 mpg)$60
2026 Acura Integra13.9 gal (36 mpg)$60
2026 Hyundai Sonata13.9 gal (36 mpg)$60
2026 Toyota Sienna13.9 gal (36 mpg)$60
2025 Hyundai Tucson14.3 gal (35 mpg)$62
2025 Mini John Cooper Works14.3 gal (35 mpg)$62
2025 Mazda 314.3 gal (35 mpg)$62
2025 Volkswagen GLI14.3 gal (35 mpg)$62
2025 Nissan Kicks14.3 gal (35 mpg)$62
2025 Nissan Rogue14.3 gal (35 mpg)$62
2025 Nissan Versa14.3 gal (35 mpg)$62
2025 Toyota RAV414.3 gal (35 mpg)$62
2026 Mini John Cooper Works14.3 gal (35 mpg)$62
2026 Volkswagen GLI14.3 gal (35 mpg)$62
2026 Hyundai Tucson14.3 gal (35 mpg)$62
2026 Nissan Rogue14.3 gal (35 mpg)$62
2026 Jeep Cherokee14.3 gal (35 mpg)$62
2027 Volkswagen GLI14.3 gal (35 mpg)$62
2027 Mini John Cooper Works14.3 gal (35 mpg)$62
2025 Honda CR-V14.7 gal (34 mpg)$64
2025 Audi A314.7 gal (34 mpg)$64
2025 Volvo S6014.7 gal (34 mpg)$64
2025 Ford Escape14.7 gal (34 mpg)$64
2025 Mazda MX-514.7 gal (34 mpg)$64
2026 Mazda 314.7 gal (34 mpg)$64
2026 Volvo S9014.7 gal (34 mpg)$64
2026 Ford Escape14.7 gal (34 mpg)$64
2026 Audi A314.7 gal (34 mpg)$64
2026 Nissan Kicks14.7 gal (34 mpg)$64
2026 Kia K414.7 gal (34 mpg)$64
2026 Toyota Highlander14.7 gal (34 mpg)$64
2026 Mazda MX-514.7 gal (34 mpg)$64
2027 BMW 2 Series14.7 gal (34 mpg)$64
2027 Kia K414.7 gal (34 mpg)$64
2027 Nissan Kicks14.7 gal (34 mpg)$64
2025 Kia K515.2 gal (33 mpg)$65
2025 BMW 4 Series15.2 gal (33 mpg)$65
2025 Kia Soul15.2 gal (33 mpg)$65
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class15.2 gal (33 mpg)$65
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class15.2 gal (33 mpg)$65
2025 BMW 2 Series15.2 gal (33 mpg)$65
2025 BMW 3 Series15.2 gal (33 mpg)$65
2025 BMW 5 Series15.2 gal (33 mpg)$65
2025 Subaru Impreza15.2 gal (33 mpg)$65
2025 Subaru Crosstrek15.2 gal (33 mpg)$65
2025 Toyota Corolla Cross15.2 gal (33 mpg)$65
2025 Volkswagen Taos15.2 gal (33 mpg)$65
2026 BMW 2 Series15.2 gal (33 mpg)$65
2026 BMW 4 Series15.2 gal (33 mpg)$65
2026 BMW 3 Series15.2 gal (33 mpg)$65
2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class15.2 gal (33 mpg)$65
2026 Kia K515.2 gal (33 mpg)$65
2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class15.2 gal (33 mpg)$65
2026 Subaru Impreza15.2 gal (33 mpg)$65
2026 Honda CR-V15.2 gal (33 mpg)$65
2026 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class15.2 gal (33 mpg)$65
2026 Hyundai Venue15.2 gal (33 mpg)$65
2026 Kia Sportage15.2 gal (33 mpg)$65
2026 Volkswagen Taos15.2 gal (33 mpg)$65
2026 Subaru Crosstrek15.2 gal (33 mpg)$65
2026 Toyota Corolla Cross15.2 gal (33 mpg)$65
2026 Nissan Altima15.2 gal (33 mpg)$65
2027 BMW 4 Series15.2 gal (33 mpg)$65
2027 Kia Sportage15.2 gal (33 mpg)$65
2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class15.2 gal (33 mpg)$65
2027 Kia K515.2 gal (33 mpg)$65
2027 Hyundai Venue15.2 gal (33 mpg)$65
2027 Volkswagen Taos15.2 gal (33 mpg)$65
2027 Audi A315.2 gal (33 mpg)$65
2027 Subaru Impreza15.2 gal (33 mpg)$65
2027 Honda CR-V15.2 gal (33 mpg)$65
2025 Subaru Forester15.6 gal (32 mpg)$68
2025 Buick Envista15.6 gal (32 mpg)$68
2025 Lexus NX15.6 gal (32 mpg)$68
2025 Mini Countryman15.6 gal (32 mpg)$68
2025 Toyota Crown15.6 gal (32 mpg)$68
2025 Audi A415.6 gal (32 mpg)$68
2025 Audi A515.6 gal (32 mpg)$68
2025 Kia Sportage15.6 gal (32 mpg)$68
2025 Jeep Compass15.6 gal (32 mpg)$68
2025 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class15.6 gal (32 mpg)$68
2025 Lexus ES15.6 gal (32 mpg)$68
2025 BMW X215.6 gal (32 mpg)$68
2025 Hyundai Venue15.6 gal (32 mpg)$68
2025 Volkswagen Tiguan15.6 gal (32 mpg)$68
2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class15.6 gal (32 mpg)$68
2026 BMW 5 Series15.6 gal (32 mpg)$68
2026 Toyota Crown15.6 gal (32 mpg)$68
2026 Buick Envista15.6 gal (32 mpg)$68
2026 BMW X115.6 gal (32 mpg)$68
2026 Subaru Forester15.6 gal (32 mpg)$68
2026 Ford Maverick15.6 gal (32 mpg)$68
2026 Audi A515.6 gal (32 mpg)$68
2027 BMW 5 Series15.6 gal (32 mpg)$68
2027 Mini Countryman15.6 gal (32 mpg)$68
2027 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class15.6 gal (32 mpg)$68
2027 Audi A515.6 gal (32 mpg)$68
2027 BMW X115.6 gal (32 mpg)$68
2025 Chevrolet Trax16.1 gal (31 mpg)$70
2025 Kia Sorento16.1 gal (31 mpg)$70
2025 Subaru Legacy16.1 gal (31 mpg)$70
2025 Buick Encore16.1 gal (31 mpg)$70
2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer16.1 gal (31 mpg)$70
2025 Kia Seltos16.1 gal (31 mpg)$70
2025 Toyota GR Supra16.1 gal (31 mpg)$70
2025 Alfa Romeo Giulia16.1 gal (31 mpg)$70
2025 Volvo S9016.1 gal (31 mpg)$70
2025 Volvo V6016.1 gal (31 mpg)$70
2025 Audi S316.1 gal (31 mpg)$70
2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class16.1 gal (31 mpg)$70
2025 BMW X116.1 gal (31 mpg)$70
2025 Mazda CX-5016.1 gal (31 mpg)$70
2025 Volkswagen Golf/GTI16.1 gal (31 mpg)$70
2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class16.1 gal (31 mpg)$70
2026 Volkswagen Golf/GTI16.1 gal (31 mpg)$70
2026 Chevrolet Trax16.1 gal (31 mpg)$70
2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class16.1 gal (31 mpg)$70
2026 Volvo V6016.1 gal (31 mpg)$70
2026 Buick Encore16.1 gal (31 mpg)$70
2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer16.1 gal (31 mpg)$70
2026 Kia Sorento16.1 gal (31 mpg)$70
2026 BMW X216.1 gal (31 mpg)$70
2026 Jeep Compass16.1 gal (31 mpg)$70
2026 Audi S316.1 gal (31 mpg)$70
2026 Alfa Romeo Giulia16.1 gal (31 mpg)$70
2027 Mercedes-Benz E-Class16.1 gal (31 mpg)$70
2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class16.1 gal (31 mpg)$70
2027 Volkswagen Tiguan16.1 gal (31 mpg)$70
2027 Audi S316.1 gal (31 mpg)$70
2027 Volkswagen Golf/GTI16.1 gal (31 mpg)$70
2027 BMW X216.1 gal (31 mpg)$70
2025 Honda HR-V16.7 gal (30 mpg)$72
2025 Audi A616.7 gal (30 mpg)$72
2025 Audi A716.7 gal (30 mpg)$72
2025 BMW X316.7 gal (30 mpg)$72
2025 Volvo XC4016.7 gal (30 mpg)$72
2025 Lincoln Corsair16.7 gal (30 mpg)$72
2025 Mazda CX-3016.7 gal (30 mpg)$72
2025 Ford Maverick16.7 gal (30 mpg)$72
2025 Acura ADX16.7 gal (30 mpg)$72
2026 Honda HR-V16.7 gal (30 mpg)$72
2026 Volkswagen Tiguan16.7 gal (30 mpg)$72
2026 Volvo XC4016.7 gal (30 mpg)$72
2026 BMW X316.7 gal (30 mpg)$72
2026 Mini Countryman16.7 gal (30 mpg)$72
2026 Lincoln Corsair16.7 gal (30 mpg)$72
2026 Mazda CX-3016.7 gal (30 mpg)$72
2026 Mazda CX-5016.7 gal (30 mpg)$72
2026 Acura ADX16.7 gal (30 mpg)$72
2026 Mazda CX-516.7 gal (30 mpg)$72
2027 Honda HR-V16.7 gal (30 mpg)$72
2027 Kia Seltos16.7 gal (30 mpg)$72
2027 BMW 7 Series16.7 gal (30 mpg)$72
2027 Audi S516.7 gal (30 mpg)$72
2025 BMW Z417.2 gal (29 mpg)$74
2025 BMW 8 Series17.2 gal (29 mpg)$74
2025 Subaru Outback17.2 gal (29 mpg)$74
2025 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class17.2 gal (29 mpg)$74
2025 Hyundai Kona17.2 gal (29 mpg)$74
2025 Dodge Hornet17.2 gal (29 mpg)$74
2025 Audi S417.2 gal (29 mpg)$74
2025 Cadillac CT417.2 gal (29 mpg)$74
2025 Volvo V9017.2 gal (29 mpg)$74
2025 Acura TLX17.2 gal (29 mpg)$74
2025 Hyundai Santa Fe17.2 gal (29 mpg)$74
2025 Lincoln Nautilus17.2 gal (29 mpg)$74
2025 Mazda CX-517.2 gal (29 mpg)$74
2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale eAWD17.2 gal (29 mpg)$74
2025 Mitsubishi Outlander17.2 gal (29 mpg)$74
2025 Lexus LS17.2 gal (29 mpg)$74
2025 Lexus RX17.2 gal (29 mpg)$74
2025 Toyota Highlander17.2 gal (29 mpg)$74
2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale17.2 gal (29 mpg)$74
2026 BMW Z417.2 gal (29 mpg)$74
2026 Toyota GR Supra17.2 gal (29 mpg)$74
2026 BMW 8 Series17.2 gal (29 mpg)$74
2026 Cadillac CT417.2 gal (29 mpg)$74
2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class17.2 gal (29 mpg)$74
2026 Volvo V9017.2 gal (29 mpg)$74
2026 Chevrolet Equinox17.2 gal (29 mpg)$74
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe17.2 gal (29 mpg)$74
2026 Hyundai Kona17.2 gal (29 mpg)$74
2026 Lincoln Nautilus17.2 gal (29 mpg)$74
2026 Subaru Outback17.2 gal (29 mpg)$74
2026 Audi A617.2 gal (29 mpg)$74
2026 Mitsubishi Outlander17.2 gal (29 mpg)$74
2026 Alfa Romeo Tonale17.2 gal (29 mpg)$74
2026 Audi Q317.2 gal (29 mpg)$74
2026 Audi S517.2 gal (29 mpg)$74
2026 Audi Q517.2 gal (29 mpg)$74
2027 Chevrolet Equinox17.2 gal (29 mpg)$74
2027 Hyundai Kona17.2 gal (29 mpg)$74
2027 Hyundai Santa Fe17.2 gal (29 mpg)$74
2027 Hyundai Santa Cruz17.2 gal (29 mpg)$74
2027 Kia Sorento17.2 gal (29 mpg)$74
2027 Mitsubishi Outlander17.2 gal (29 mpg)$74
2027 Subaru Outback17.2 gal (29 mpg)$74
2027 Volvo XC6017.2 gal (29 mpg)$74
2027 Subaru Crosstrek17.2 gal (29 mpg)$74
2025 Audi S517.9 gal (28 mpg)$77
2025 Cadillac XT417.9 gal (28 mpg)$77
2025 Chevrolet Equinox17.9 gal (28 mpg)$77
2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio17.9 gal (28 mpg)$77
2025 Audi Q517.9 gal (28 mpg)$77
2025 Buick Envision17.9 gal (28 mpg)$77
2025 Infiniti QX5517.9 gal (28 mpg)$77
2025 Maserati Grecale17.9 gal (28 mpg)$77
2025 Volvo XC6017.9 gal (28 mpg)$77
2025 Mazda CX-7017.9 gal (28 mpg)$77
2025 Chrysler Pacifica17.9 gal (28 mpg)$77
2025 Chrysler Voyager17.9 gal (28 mpg)$77
2025 Honda Odyssey17.9 gal (28 mpg)$77
2025 Audi Q317.9 gal (28 mpg)$77
2025 Infiniti QX5017.9 gal (28 mpg)$77
2025 Mazda CX-9017.9 gal (28 mpg)$77
2025 GMC Terrain17.9 gal (28 mpg)$77
2025 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross17.9 gal (28 mpg)$77
2025 Toyota Grand Highlander17.9 gal (28 mpg)$77
2026 Chrysler Pacifica17.9 gal (28 mpg)$77
2026 Chrysler Voyager17.9 gal (28 mpg)$77
2026 Honda Odyssey17.9 gal (28 mpg)$77
2026 GMC Terrain17.9 gal (28 mpg)$77
2026 Lexus NX17.9 gal (28 mpg)$77
2026 Buick Envision17.9 gal (28 mpg)$77
2026 Volvo XC6017.9 gal (28 mpg)$77
2026 Lexus RX17.9 gal (28 mpg)$77
2026 Toyota Grand Highlander17.9 gal (28 mpg)$77
2026 Mazda CX-9017.9 gal (28 mpg)$77
2026 Alfa Romeo Stelvio17.9 gal (28 mpg)$77
2026 Mazda CX-7017.9 gal (28 mpg)$77
2026 Audi SQ517.9 gal (28 mpg)$77
2027 GMC Terrain17.9 gal (28 mpg)$77
2027 Volkswagen Atlas17.9 gal (28 mpg)$77
2027 Genesis G7017.9 gal (28 mpg)$77
2027 BMW X517.9 gal (28 mpg)$77
2027 Honda Odyssey17.9 gal (28 mpg)$77
2027 Audi Q317.9 gal (28 mpg)$77
2027 Audi SQ517.9 gal (28 mpg)$77
2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class18.5 gal (27 mpg)$80
2025 Volvo XC9018.5 gal (27 mpg)$80
2025 Audi S618.5 gal (27 mpg)$80
2025 Audi S718.5 gal (27 mpg)$80
2025 BMW 7 Series18.5 gal (27 mpg)$80
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz18.5 gal (27 mpg)$80
2025 Infiniti QX6018.5 gal (27 mpg)$80
2025 Subaru BRZ18.5 gal (27 mpg)$80
2025 Maserati Granturismo18.5 gal (27 mpg)$80
2025 Nissan Murano18.5 gal (27 mpg)$80
2025 Ford Bronco Sport18.5 gal (27 mpg)$80
2025 Lexus TX18.5 gal (27 mpg)$80
2026 Cadillac CT518.5 gal (27 mpg)$80
2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class18.5 gal (27 mpg)$80
2026 Kia Seltos18.5 gal (27 mpg)$80
2026 Infiniti QX6018.5 gal (27 mpg)$80
2026 Volvo XC9018.5 gal (27 mpg)$80
2026 Subaru BRZ18.5 gal (27 mpg)$80
2026 Maserati Granturismo18.5 gal (27 mpg)$80
2026 Audi A818.5 gal (27 mpg)$80
2026 Nissan Murano18.5 gal (27 mpg)$80
2026 Lexus TX18.5 gal (27 mpg)$80
2026 Lexus LS18.5 gal (27 mpg)$80
2026 Ford Bronco Sport18.5 gal (27 mpg)$80
2027 Infiniti QX6018.5 gal (27 mpg)$80
2027 Audi A818.5 gal (27 mpg)$80
2027 Subaru BRZ18.5 gal (27 mpg)$80
2027 Audi RS18.5 gal (27 mpg)$80
2027 Nissan Murano18.5 gal (27 mpg)$80
2025 Genesis GV7019.2 gal (26 mpg)$83
2025 Kia Carnival19.2 gal (26 mpg)$83
2025 Cadillac CT519.2 gal (26 mpg)$83
2025 Audi A819.2 gal (26 mpg)$83
2025 Cadillac XT519.2 gal (26 mpg)$83
2025 Cadillac XT619.2 gal (26 mpg)$83
2025 Chevrolet Blazer19.2 gal (26 mpg)$83
2025 Volkswagen Atlas19.2 gal (26 mpg)$83
2025 Acura RDX19.2 gal (26 mpg)$83
2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee19.2 gal (26 mpg)$83
2025 Toyota GR 8619.2 gal (26 mpg)$83
2025 Lexus RC19.2 gal (26 mpg)$83
2025 Maserati Grancabrio19.2 gal (26 mpg)$83
2025 Lexus IS19.2 gal (26 mpg)$83
2026 BMW 7 Series19.2 gal (26 mpg)$83
2026 Volkswagen Atlas19.2 gal (26 mpg)$83
2026 Genesis GV7019.2 gal (26 mpg)$83
2026 Maserati Grancabrio19.2 gal (26 mpg)$83
2026 Acura RDX19.2 gal (26 mpg)$83
2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross19.2 gal (26 mpg)$83
2026 Cadillac XT519.2 gal (26 mpg)$83
2026 Chevrolet Blazer19.2 gal (26 mpg)$83
2026 Lotus Emira19.2 gal (26 mpg)$83
2026 Lexus IS19.2 gal (26 mpg)$83
2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee19.2 gal (26 mpg)$83
2027 Lotus Emira19.2 gal (26 mpg)$83
2027 Kia Carnival19.2 gal (26 mpg)$83
2027 Hyundai Palisade19.2 gal (26 mpg)$83
2027 Kia Telluride19.2 gal (26 mpg)$83
2027 Infiniti QX6519.2 gal (26 mpg)$83
2027 Volvo XC9019.2 gal (26 mpg)$83
2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee19.2 gal (26 mpg)$83
2027 Toyota GR 8619.2 gal (26 mpg)$83
2025 Genesis G7020 gal (25 mpg)$86
2025 Honda Pilot20 gal (25 mpg)$86
2025 Jaguar F-Pace20 gal (25 mpg)$86
2025 Acura MDX20 gal (25 mpg)$86
2025 Lincoln Aviator20 gal (25 mpg)$86
2025 Ford Explorer20 gal (25 mpg)$86
2025 Maserati MC2020 gal (25 mpg)$86
2025 Mercedes-Benz S-Class20 gal (25 mpg)$86
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class20 gal (25 mpg)$86
2025 Subaru Ascent20 gal (25 mpg)$86
2025 Nissan Pathfinder20 gal (25 mpg)$86
2025 Lexus LC20 gal (25 mpg)$86
2025 Subaru WRX20 gal (25 mpg)$86
2025 Toyota Land Cruiser20 gal (25 mpg)$86
2026 Jaguar F-Pace20 gal (25 mpg)$86
2025 Maserati GT2 Stradale20 gal (25 mpg)$86
2026 Genesis G7020 gal (25 mpg)$86
2026 Kia Carnival20 gal (25 mpg)$86
2026 Acura MDX20 gal (25 mpg)$86
2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz20 gal (25 mpg)$86
2026 Hyundai Palisade20 gal (25 mpg)$86
2026 Porsche Panamera20 gal (25 mpg)$86
2026 Maserati Grecale20 gal (25 mpg)$86
2026 Ford Explorer20 gal (25 mpg)$86
2026 Lincoln Aviator20 gal (25 mpg)$86
2026 Toyota Land Cruiser20 gal (25 mpg)$86
2026 Subaru Ascent20 gal (25 mpg)$86
2026 Subaru WRX20 gal (25 mpg)$86
2026 Honda Pilot20 gal (25 mpg)$86
2026 Nissan Pathfinder20 gal (25 mpg)$86
2026 Maserati Mcpura20 gal (25 mpg)$86
2026 Maserati GT2 Stradale20 gal (25 mpg)$86
2027 Chrysler Pacifica20 gal (25 mpg)$86
2027 Toyota Land Cruiser20 gal (25 mpg)$86
2027 Genesis GV7020 gal (25 mpg)$86
2027 Subaru Ascent20 gal (25 mpg)$86
2025 Ram 150020.8 gal (24 mpg)$90
2025 Hyundai Palisade20.8 gal (24 mpg)$90
2025 Audi S820.8 gal (24 mpg)$90
2025 Genesis G8020.8 gal (24 mpg)$90
2025 Genesis G9020.8 gal (24 mpg)$90
2025 Audi SQ520.8 gal (24 mpg)$90
2025 Honda Passport20.8 gal (24 mpg)$90
2025 Buick Enclave20.8 gal (24 mpg)$90
2025 Chevrolet Traverse20.8 gal (24 mpg)$90
2025 GMC Acadia20.8 gal (24 mpg)$90
2025 Porsche Panamera20.8 gal (24 mpg)$90
2025 Porsche 71820.8 gal (24 mpg)$90
2025 Nissan Z20.8 gal (24 mpg)$90
2025 Toyota Tacoma20.8 gal (24 mpg)$90
2025 Ford F15020.8 gal (24 mpg)$90
2025 Toyota 4Runner20.8 gal (24 mpg)$90
2026 Land Rover Range Rover20.8 gal (24 mpg)$90
2025 Lotus Emira20.8 gal (24 mpg)$90
2026 Lexus LC20.8 gal (24 mpg)$90
2026 Genesis G8020.8 gal (24 mpg)$90
2026 Genesis G9020.8 gal (24 mpg)$90
2026 Buick Enclave20.8 gal (24 mpg)$90
2026 Chevrolet Traverse20.8 gal (24 mpg)$90
2026 Nissan Z20.8 gal (24 mpg)$90
2026 Audi S820.8 gal (24 mpg)$90
2026 Toyota Tacoma20.8 gal (24 mpg)$90
2026 Toyota 4Runner20.8 gal (24 mpg)$90
2027 Audi S820.8 gal (24 mpg)$90
2027 Genesis G8020.8 gal (24 mpg)$90
2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class20.8 gal (24 mpg)$90
2027 Nissan Z20.8 gal (24 mpg)$90
2027 Buick Enclave20.8 gal (24 mpg)$90
2027 Chevrolet Traverse20.8 gal (24 mpg)$90
2027 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class20.8 gal (24 mpg)$90
2027 Ford Explorer20.8 gal (24 mpg)$90
2027 Lincoln Aviator20.8 gal (24 mpg)$90
2027 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class20.8 gal (24 mpg)$90
2025 BMW M21.7 gal (23 mpg)$94
2025 Land Rover Range Rover21.7 gal (23 mpg)$94
2025 BMW X521.7 gal (23 mpg)$94
2025 Audi Q721.7 gal (23 mpg)$94
2025 Land Rover Discovery21.7 gal (23 mpg)$94
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class21.7 gal (23 mpg)$94
2025 Honda Ridgeline21.7 gal (23 mpg)$94
2025 Audi Q821.7 gal (23 mpg)$94
2025 Kia Telluride21.7 gal (23 mpg)$94
2025 Jeep Wagoneer21.7 gal (23 mpg)$94
2025 Porsche Cayenne21.7 gal (23 mpg)$94
2025 Porsche 91121.7 gal (23 mpg)$94
2025 Porsche Macan21.7 gal (23 mpg)$94
2025 Ford Ranger21.7 gal (23 mpg)$94
2026 Honda Passport21.7 gal (23 mpg)$94
2026 Land Rover Discovery21.7 gal (23 mpg)$94
2026 Porsche 91121.7 gal (23 mpg)$94
2026 BMW M21.7 gal (23 mpg)$94
2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class21.7 gal (23 mpg)$94
2026 Porsche Macan21.7 gal (23 mpg)$94
2026 BMW X521.7 gal (23 mpg)$94
2026 GMC Acadia21.7 gal (23 mpg)$94
2026 Honda Ridgeline21.7 gal (23 mpg)$94
2026 Audi Q721.7 gal (23 mpg)$94
2026 Audi Q821.7 gal (23 mpg)$94
2026 Dodge Charger21.7 gal (23 mpg)$94
2026 Ford F15021.7 gal (23 mpg)$94
2026 Ford Ranger21.7 gal (23 mpg)$94
2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer21.7 gal (23 mpg)$94
2027 BMW M21.7 gal (23 mpg)$94
2027 GMC Acadia21.7 gal (23 mpg)$94
2027 Audi Q821.7 gal (23 mpg)$94
2027 Land Rover Range Rover21.7 gal (23 mpg)$94
2027 Ferrari Amalfi21.7 gal (23 mpg)$94
2025 BMW X622.7 gal (22 mpg)$98
2025 Genesis GV8022.7 gal (22 mpg)$98
2025 Aston Martin Vantage22.7 gal (22 mpg)$98
2025 Aston Martin DB12 V822.7 gal (22 mpg)$98
2025 Dodge Durango22.7 gal (22 mpg)$98
2025 Toyota Tundra22.7 gal (22 mpg)$98
2025 Jeep Gladiator22.7 gal (22 mpg)$98
2025 Jeep Wrangler22.7 gal (22 mpg)$98
2025 Toyota Sequoia22.7 gal (22 mpg)$98
2025 Ferrari Roma22.7 gal (22 mpg)$98
2025 Ferrari 296 GTB22.7 gal (22 mpg)$98
2025 Ford Mustang22.7 gal (22 mpg)$98
2025 Ford Expedition22.7 gal (22 mpg)$98
2025 Lexus LX22.7 gal (22 mpg)$98
2025 Lincoln Navigator22.7 gal (22 mpg)$98
2025 Bentley Continental22.7 gal (22 mpg)$98
2025 Bentley Flying Spur22.7 gal (22 mpg)$98
2026 Toyota Tundra22.7 gal (22 mpg)$98
2026 Genesis GV8022.7 gal (22 mpg)$98
2026 Toyota Sequoia22.7 gal (22 mpg)$98
2026 BMW X622.7 gal (22 mpg)$98
2026 Porsche Cayenne22.7 gal (22 mpg)$98
2026 Bentley Continental22.7 gal (22 mpg)$98
2026 Bentley Flying Spur22.7 gal (22 mpg)$98
2026 Aston Martin Vantage22.7 gal (22 mpg)$98
2026 Aston Martin DB12 V822.7 gal (22 mpg)$98
2026 Ferrari Roma22.7 gal (22 mpg)$98
2026 Ford Mustang22.7 gal (22 mpg)$98
2026 Jeep Gladiator22.7 gal (22 mpg)$98
2026 Jeep Wrangler22.7 gal (22 mpg)$98
2026 Ford Expedition22.7 gal (22 mpg)$98
2026 Lexus LX22.7 gal (22 mpg)$98
2026 Lincoln Navigator22.7 gal (22 mpg)$98
2026 Ferrari 296 GTB22.7 gal (22 mpg)$98
2026 Ferrari 296 Speciale22.7 gal (22 mpg)$98
2026 Ferrari 296 Speciale A22.7 gal (22 mpg)$98
2027 BMW X622.7 gal (22 mpg)$98
2027 Ram 150022.7 gal (22 mpg)$98
2027 Genesis GV8022.7 gal (22 mpg)$98
2027 Ford Expedition22.7 gal (22 mpg)$98
2027 Lincoln Navigator22.7 gal (22 mpg)$98
2027 Aston Martin DB12 V822.7 gal (22 mpg)$98
2027 Jeep Gladiator22.7 gal (22 mpg)$98
2027 Jeep Wrangler22.7 gal (22 mpg)$98
2027 Dodge Durango22.7 gal (22 mpg)$98
2025 Audi SQ723.8 gal (21 mpg)$103
2025 Audi RS23.8 gal (21 mpg)$103
2025 Audi SQ823.8 gal (21 mpg)$103
2025 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class23.8 gal (21 mpg)$103
2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT23.8 gal (21 mpg)$103
2025 Nissan Frontier23.8 gal (21 mpg)$103
2025 Bentley Bentayga23.8 gal (21 mpg)$103
2025 Ferrari 296 GTS23.8 gal (21 mpg)$103
2025 Aston Martin Vanquish23.8 gal (21 mpg)$103
2025 Lexus GX23.8 gal (21 mpg)$103
2025 Lamborghini Urus23.8 gal (21 mpg)$103
2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT23.8 gal (21 mpg)$103
2026 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class23.8 gal (21 mpg)$103
2026 Audi RS23.8 gal (21 mpg)$103
2026 Ram 150023.8 gal (21 mpg)$103
2026 Dodge Durango23.8 gal (21 mpg)$103
2026 Bentley Bentayga23.8 gal (21 mpg)$103
2026 Lamborghini Urus23.8 gal (21 mpg)$103
2026 Nissan Frontier23.8 gal (21 mpg)$103
2026 Lexus GX23.8 gal (21 mpg)$103
2026 Ferrari 296 GTS23.8 gal (21 mpg)$103
2027 BMW X723.8 gal (21 mpg)$103
2027 Chevrolet Corvette23.8 gal (21 mpg)$103
2027 Bentley Bentayga23.8 gal (21 mpg)$103
2026 Aston Martin DB12 S23.8 gal (21 mpg)$103
2027 Aston Martin DB12 S23.8 gal (21 mpg)$103
2027 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class23.8 gal (21 mpg)$103
2027 Nissan Frontier23.8 gal (21 mpg)$103
2027 Jeep Grand Wagoneer23.8 gal (21 mpg)$103
2025 BMW X725 gal (20 mpg)$108
2025 Aston Martin DBX 70725 gal (20 mpg)$108
2025 BMW X425 gal (20 mpg)$108
2025 Audi RS Q825 gal (20 mpg)$108
2025 Land Rover Defender25 gal (20 mpg)$108
2025 Chevrolet Corvette25 gal (20 mpg)$108
2025 Jeep Grand Wagoneer25 gal (20 mpg)$108
2025 Chevrolet Tahoe25 gal (20 mpg)$108
2025 GMC Yukon25 gal (20 mpg)$108
2025 Chevrolet Colorado25 gal (20 mpg)$108
2026 Aston Martin Vanquish25 gal (20 mpg)$108
2026 Chevrolet Silverado25 gal (20 mpg)$108
2026 Chevrolet Colorado25 gal (20 mpg)$108
2026 GMC Canyon25 gal (20 mpg)$108
2026 Audi SQ725 gal (20 mpg)$108
2026 BMW X725 gal (20 mpg)$108
2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class25 gal (20 mpg)$108
2026 Chevrolet Tahoe25 gal (20 mpg)$108
2026 GMC Yukon25 gal (20 mpg)$108
2026 Aston Martin DBX 70725 gal (20 mpg)$108
2026 Audi SQ825 gal (20 mpg)$108
2026 Audi RS Q825 gal (20 mpg)$108
2026 Ferrari F8025 gal (20 mpg)$108
2027 Aston Martin Vanquish25 gal (20 mpg)$108
2027 Audi SQ825 gal (20 mpg)$108
2027 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT25 gal (20 mpg)$108
2027 Audi RS Q825 gal (20 mpg)$108
2027 Chevrolet Tahoe25 gal (20 mpg)$108
2027 GMC Yukon25 gal (20 mpg)$108
2025 Chevrolet Silverado26.3 gal (19 mpg)$114
2025 GMC Sierra26.3 gal (19 mpg)$114
2025 Infiniti QX8026.3 gal (19 mpg)$114
2025 Rolls-Royce Cullinan26.3 gal (19 mpg)$114
2025 Ferrari F167 ABA26.3 gal (19 mpg)$114
2025 Chevrolet Suburban26.3 gal (19 mpg)$114
2025 Ferrari SF9026.3 gal (19 mpg)$114
2025 Rolls-Royce Phantom26.3 gal (19 mpg)$114
2025 Rolls-Royce Ghost26.3 gal (19 mpg)$114
2025 Nissan Armada26.3 gal (19 mpg)$114
2025 Ford Bronco26.3 gal (19 mpg)$114
2026 Chevrolet Corvette26.3 gal (19 mpg)$114
2026 Rolls-Royce Phantom26.3 gal (19 mpg)$114
2026 Rolls-Royce Ghost26.3 gal (19 mpg)$114
2026 GMC Sierra26.3 gal (19 mpg)$114
2026 Infiniti QX8026.3 gal (19 mpg)$114
2026 Nissan Armada26.3 gal (19 mpg)$114
2026 Land Rover Defender26.3 gal (19 mpg)$114
2026 Rolls-Royce Cullinan26.3 gal (19 mpg)$114
2026 Chevrolet Suburban26.3 gal (19 mpg)$114
2026 Aston Martin DBX 72726.3 gal (19 mpg)$114
2026 Ford Bronco26.3 gal (19 mpg)$114
2026 Aston Martin Valhalla26.3 gal (19 mpg)$114
2027 Infiniti QX8026.3 gal (19 mpg)$114
2027 Chevrolet Suburban26.3 gal (19 mpg)$114
2027 Land Rover Defender26.3 gal (19 mpg)$114
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class27.8 gal (18 mpg)$120
2025 Cadillac Escalade27.8 gal (18 mpg)$120
2026 Cadillac Escalade27.8 gal (18 mpg)$120
2027 Rolls-Royce Phantom27.8 gal (18 mpg)$120
2027 Rolls-Royce Ghost27.8 gal (18 mpg)$120
2027 Rolls-Royce Cullinan27.8 gal (18 mpg)$120
2027 Cadillac Escalade27.8 gal (18 mpg)$120
2025 Lamborghini Revuelto29.4 gal (17 mpg)$127
2025 BMW XM29.4 gal (17 mpg)$127
2025 GMC Canyon29.4 gal (17 mpg)$127
2026 BMW XM29.4 gal (17 mpg)$127
2026 Ferrari 12Cilindri29.4 gal (17 mpg)$127
2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class31.3 gal (16 mpg)$135
2025 Ferrari Daytona SP331.3 gal (16 mpg)$135
2026 Mercedes-Benz G-Class31.3 gal (16 mpg)$135
2027 Mercedes-Benz G-Class31.3 gal (16 mpg)$135
2025 Ferrari Purosangue33.3 gal (15 mpg)$144
2026 Ferrari Purosangue33.3 gal (15 mpg)$144
2025 INEOS Automotive Grenadier35.7 gal (14 mpg)$154
2025 Bugatti Mistral41.7 gal (12 mpg)$180

Cheapest vs priciest model in each class (our calculation from EPA ratings)

ClassBest in classWorst in class
Small car
135 models · gap $19,050 over 5 years
2026 Honda Prelude
$53
2025 Bugatti Mistral
$180
SUV
302 models · gap $16,200 over 5 years
2025 Kia Niro
$46
2025 INEOS Automotive Grenadier
$154
Large car
34 models · gap $9,300 over 5 years
2027 Hyundai Sonata
$58
2027 Rolls-Royce Ghost
$120
Midsize car
64 models · gap $9,150 over 5 years
2026 Toyota Prius
$42
2026 Audi RS
$103
Pickup truck
29 models · gap $8,850 over 5 years
2026 Ford Maverick
$68
2025 GMC Canyon
$127
Wagon
21 models · gap $4,200 over 5 years
2025 Toyota Crown Signia
$58
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class
$86
Minivan / van
13 models · gap $3,900 over 5 years
2025 Toyota Sienna
$60
2027 Chrysler Pacifica
$86

Per-year gap = the 500-mile fuel gap × 30, EPA’s 15,000 miles a year. Median = middle value of the 598 models listed here.

Source: EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov (full vehicle file) vehicle data, 2025–2027 model years, EPA's own test ratings and price assumptions (15,000 miles a year). Your cost depends on your driving and local prices; the calculator above uses your inputs.

Road Trip fuel gap: a 2025 Cadillac Escalade burns $120 of gas per 500 highway miles, a 2026 Toyota Prius $42

EPA rates the 2026 Toyota Prius at 52 MPG on the highway, so 500 miles costs $42 at EPA's fuel price. EPA rates the 2025 Cadillac Escalade at 18 MPG, so the same 500 miles costs $120.

On a long Road Trip, choosing the car saves more than cutting a night.

If your car is near the top of EPA's highest-use list, put its own rating into the MPG field instead of the default 28.

Road Trip pickups: EPA's pickup median of 22.7 gallons per 500 miles is the highest of any class

No pickup in EPA's ratings goes below 14.3 gallons per 500 highway miles, and most pickups sit above the median for every other class. The 2025 GMC Canyon is in EPA's highest-use list at 17 MPG, or $127 per 500 miles.

A 2027 Toyota Corolla at 41 MPG costs $53 for the same distance. If you have a truck and a small car, taking the car is the biggest cut you can make to a Road Trip fuel bill.

Road Trip SUV pick: EPA's SUV ratings span 9.3 to 35.7 gallons per 500 highway miles

EPA rated 1033 SUVs, more than any other class, and they have the widest spread. At the low end, the 2025 Kia Niro is rated at 47 MPG, or $46 per 500 miles.

At the high end, the 2025 INEOS Automotive Grenadier is rated at 14 MPG, or $154 per 500 miles. Calling a vehicle an "SUV" tells you almost nothing about Road Trip fuel cost. Enter your model's EPA highway MPG.

Road Trip gas price: this calculator's default is $4.48 a gallon, EPA's cost figures use $4.32

The per-500-mile costs quoted from EPA use EPA's fuel price assumption of $4.32. Your cost depends on the prices along your route and how you drive, so change the gas price field to match.

Sources

Data shown on this page

Terms: US government data, public domain.

Modeled: our estimate, not a quote. Derived: computed from the records; an association, not a cause. Observed: records as filed; owner reports are unverified and are not failure rates.

What is our own estimate

The price range comes from our calculator's formula. Its parts prices, labor hours per job and shop-rate tiers are CalcScrape estimates, not a published price dataset. Methodology