Fuel Cost Calculator (Canada)
Estimate fuel usage and cost per trip, per week, per month, and per year based on distance, fuel economy, and fuel price.
Inputs
Results
Cost (selected period)
$0
Cost per trip
$0
Litres (selected period)
0 L
Fuel economy (L/100 km)
0.0
| Period | Distance | Litres | Cost |
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Cost by period
Weekly vs monthly vs yearly fuel cost.
Sensitivity: fuel price
Monthly cost at different fuel prices (±20%).
How to use
- Enter your trip distance and trips per week.
- Add your fuel economy (choose L/100 km or MPG) and your average fuel price in CAD/L.
- Click Calculate to see fuel usage and cost per trip and across week/month/year.
If you’re estimating total driving costs beyond fuel, combine this with the Car Depreciation Calculator (Canada) and the Lease Calculator (Canada). For a full ownership-style view, try the Used Car Total Cost Calculator (USA).
Fuel cost calculator (Canada): estimate gas spending and fuel usage
Fuel is one of the most common recurring vehicle expenses in Canada. A fuel cost calculator helps you estimate how much you spend on gas based on your driving pattern, your vehicle’s fuel economy, and the fuel price you pay at the pump. This can be useful for budgeting, comparing vehicles, or deciding whether a different commute or driving routine materially changes your monthly costs.
This calculator uses your trip distance and trips per week to estimate total distance over a week, month, and year. It then converts your fuel economy to L/100 km (Canada’s standard) and estimates fuel usage in litres. Finally, it multiplies litres by your fuel price (CAD/L) to estimate total fuel cost. The results show cost per trip, total litres used, and a breakdown by period, plus charts for quick comparisons.
Fuel cost is only one part of driving. If you want to plan total ownership expenses, depreciation is often the largest hidden cost. You can pair your estimate with the Car Depreciation Calculator (Canada). If you’re choosing a payment method, compare scenarios with the Car Lease vs Buy Calculator (Canada) or estimate payments with the Car Loan Payment Calculator.
FAQ
We convert MPG to L/100 km using standard formulas (US MPG and Imperial MPG differ). Lower L/100 km means better efficiency.
Use a realistic combined number based on your typical driving. If most driving is city, use a higher L/100 km value.
Fuel price directly multiplies litres used. If you drive a lot, small price changes can noticeably affect monthly cost.
No. This tool estimates fuel only. For broader costs, add depreciation and financing estimates using related calculators.