Fuel Needed Calculator

How many gallons or litres you need to cover a distance at your car’s fuel economy.

Formula

Fuel needed = Distance × L/100 km / 100

Assumptions

How many gallons or litres you need to cover a distance at your car’s fuel economy.

How to read it

Keep a margin: never plan a fuel stop with less than 10% reserve, more in remote areas or at night. The gauge and the trip computer’s range are estimates only.

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