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Commute Cost Calculator

See what your commute costs per year in fuel, parking and time.

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Yearly commute cost

$938
Per month
$78
Fuel per year
$938
Hours commuting per year
208
Miles per year
7,500

Results are estimates for planning and are not financial advice.

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How to calculate commute cost

Yearly = (round-trip miles ÷ MPG × gas price + parking) × work days

Worked example. Yearly commute cost: $938.

Example inputs — Distance one way (miles): 15; Time one way (minutes): 25; Days per week: 5; Fuel economy (MPG): 28; Gas price (per gallon): $3.50; Parking & tolls (per day): $0.00. Starting values are illustrative.

From George Guju, founder of Calculyn · Educational calculator guidance, not professional advice.

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.

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Assumptions & limitations

  • Results are rounded for display.

Formula and assumptions reviewed October 2026 by the Calculyn team. How we build our calculators

Frequently asked questions

Should I include car wear?

For a full picture, yes. Maintenance, tires and depreciation often exceed fuel costs.