Trip Planner + Fuel Estimator

    Calculate fuel costs for any trip in Canada. Compare gas vs electric vehicle costs with round-trip options.

    Quick answer

    Works out the fuel for a trip from distance, fuel use and gas price, and compares an electric vehicle using your electricity rate and efficiency, with round-trip or one-way. Real use changes with speed, weather and load, so allow for that.

    Next step: see your regular driving costs with the fuel cost calculator.

    110,000

    One-way distance in kilometres

    Double the distance for return journey

    325

    City: 10-13, Highway: 7-9, Hybrid: 4-6

    $
    $0.8$3

    Current price per litre in your area

    30120

    City: 40-50, Highway: 100-110, Mixed: 70-80

    Show electric vehicle comparison

    1035

    Tesla: 15-17, Average EV: 18-22, Winter: 22-28

    $
    $0.05$0.4

    Home charging rate (ON avg: $0.13)

    Total Distance

    400

    Estimated Travel Time

    5

    Fuel Needed

    36

    Cost per km (Gas)

    $0.13

    EV Charging Cost

    $9.36

    EV Energy Needed

    72

    Cost per km (EV)

    $0.02

    EV Savings vs Gas

    $43.92

    Estimated Travel Time5
    Fuel Needed36
    Cost per km (Gas)$0.13
    EV Charging Cost$9.36
    EV Energy Needed72
    Cost per km (EV)$0.02
    EV Savings vs Gas$43.92

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    Rate source: Natural Resources Canada / Canadian Fuel Prices

    How to Use This Trip Planner

    1. Enter your trip distance in kilometres (one-way)
    2. Select round trip if you're returning to your starting point
    3. Enter your vehicle's fuel efficiency (check your owner's manual or NRCan)
    4. Update the gas price to your local current price
    5. Enable EV comparison to see potential savings with an electric vehicle

    Typical Fuel Efficiency by Vehicle Type

    • Compact car: 7-9 L/100km
    • Midsize sedan: 8-10 L/100km
    • SUV/Crossover: 10-13 L/100km
    • Pickup truck: 12-16 L/100km
    • Hybrid: 4-6 L/100km

    Tips for Saving on Fuel Costs

    • Fill up outside major cities where prices are often lower
    • Use fuel price apps like GasBuddy to find the cheapest stations
    • Maintain steady highway speeds for optimal fuel efficiency
    • Keep tires properly inflated to improve fuel economy
    • Consider carpooling to split fuel costs on long trips

    Next step: learn how this works

    Read the guide behind these numbers, with sources and checked dates.