Quick answer
A 15-mile commute, 5 days a week in a 28 MPG car at $3.50/gallon costs about $938 a year in fuel and takes about 208 hours.
How it works
Based on 50 working weeks a year. Fuel is round-trip miles ÷ MPG × gas price. Wear and tear adds more — the IRS standard mileage rate reflects the full cost of driving.
Formula
Yearly = (round-trip miles ÷ MPG × gas price + parking) × work days
Assumptions & limitations
- Results are rounded for display.
Frequently asked questions
Should I include car wear?
For a full picture, yes. Maintenance, tires and depreciation often exceed fuel costs.