Gas Mileage Calculator

Calculate MPG from miles driven and gallons used.

Guides & Reference

How It Works

Calculates fuel economy (MPG or L/100km) from miles driven and gallons used. Better fuel economy means lower fuel costs and fewer emissions per mile traveled.

Formula

MPG = Miles / Gallons

Quick Reference

Common calculations — results you can verify instantly.

300 miles, 10 gallons

300/10

30 MPG

500 miles, 15 gallons

500/15

33.3 MPG

Good MPG benchmark

EPA standard

>30 MPG is efficient

Tips & Shortcuts

Track fuel economy over multiple fill-ups for the most accurate average.

Tire pressure at correct PSI improves fuel economy by 0.5-3%.

Highway driving is typically 20-30% more fuel efficient than city driving.

Common Mistakes

Calculating MPG from a partial tank fill

Fill tank completely both times. Record miles at each fillup. MPG = miles ÷ gallons used.

Not comparing to EPA rating to catch maintenance issues

Significantly lower than EPA MPG signals a tuneup need: dirty air filter, low tire pressure, or engine issues.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cars: 30+ MPG is good. Trucks/SUVs: 20+ MPG is good. Hybrids: 45-55 MPG. EVs are measured in MPGe.

At $3.50/gallon, going from 25 to 26 MPG saves ~$54/year for 10,000 miles driven.

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