Gas Cost to Drive 30,000 Miles
What's the fuel cost to drive 30,000 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 $3.50/gal and a vehicle that gets 42 MPG.
Gas cost to drive 30,000 miles =
$2,500
Tax Deduction for Driving 30,000 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 30,000 miles, this would be $19,650.00.
Gas Cost by MPG
Cost to drive 30,000 miles with $3.5 gas
| MPG | Cost |
|---|---|
| 10 | $10,500 |
| 15 | $7,000 |
| 20 | $5,250 |
| 25 | $4,200 |
| 30 | $3,500 |
| 35 | $3,000 |
| 40 | $2,625 |
| 45 | $2,333 |
| 50 | $2,100 |
Cost by Gas Price
Cost to drive 30,000 miles at 42 MPG
| Gas Price | Cost |
|---|---|
| $2.00 / gal | $1,429 |
| $2.50 / gal | $1,786 |
| $3.00 / gal | $2,143 |
| $3.50 / gal | $2,500 |
| $4.00 / gal | $2,857 |
| $4.50 / gal | $3,214 |
| $5.00 / gal | $3,571 |
| $5.50 / gal | $3,929 |
| $6.00 / gal | $4,286 |
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 |