Gas Cost to Drive 260 Miles
What's the fuel cost to drive 260 miles? This calculator will determine your total gas cost based on gas price and MPG.
Miles Driven
Miles per Gallon
Gas Price
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With gas costing $5.22/gal and a vehicle that gets 37 MPG.
Gas cost to drive 260 miles =
$36.68
Tax Deduction for Driving 260 Miles
Gas costs can be just a small part of the total cost of operating a car or truck. Other costs include maintenance, wear and tear, insurance, and the cost of the vehicle itself.
As of 2023, the U.S. government allows a deduction of 65.5 cents per mile when you drive a vehicle for business purposes.
If you drove 260 miles, this would be $170.30.
Gas Cost by MPG
Cost to drive 260 miles with $5.22 gas
| MPG | Cost |
|---|---|
| 10 | $135.72 |
| 15 | $90.48 |
| 20 | $67.86 |
| 25 | $54.29 |
| 30 | $45.24 |
| 35 | $38.78 |
| 40 | $33.93 |
| 45 | $30.16 |
| 50 | $27.14 |
Cost by Gas Price
Cost to drive 260 miles at 37 MPG
| Gas Price | Cost |
|---|---|
| $2.00 / gal | $14.05 |
| $2.50 / gal | $17.57 |
| $3.00 / gal | $21.08 |
| $3.50 / gal | $24.59 |
| $4.00 / gal | $28.11 |
| $4.50 / gal | $31.62 |
| $5.00 / gal | $35.14 |
| $5.50 / gal | $38.65 |
| $6.00 / gal | $42.16 |
Driving Distance Between Various Cities
According to Google Maps
| Cities | Miles | Driving Time |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta / Orlando | 439 | 6.5 hours |
| Chicago / Detroit | 283 | 4.5 hours |
| Dallas / Houston | 239 | 3.5 hours |
| Denver / Aspen | 159 | 3.5 hours |
| Memphis / Nashville | 212 | 3.25 hours |
| Los Angeles / Las Vegas | 270 | 4 hours |
| Los Angeles / San Francisco | 382 | 6 hours |
| Minneapolis / Denver | 843 | 13.25 hours |
| New York / Boston | 215 | 4.5 hours |
| New York / Chicago | 790 | 12.25 hours |
| New York / Los Angeles | 2,794 | 41 hours |
| New York / Washington D.C. | 229 | 4.25 hours |
| Seattle / Anchorage | 2,237 | 64 hours |
| Seattle / Miami | 3,297 | 48 hours |