How to Use the Commute Cost Calculator
Enter your commute distance, fuel cost (or a per-mile cost estimate that includes wear and maintenance), and any parking or toll costs — the calculator totals the true annual commute cost, giving a more complete figure than a fuel-only estimate would.
The Commute Cost Calculator accounts for the full range of commute costs — here's what to enter for an accurate total.
Entering distance and per-mile costs
Enter your typical commute distance and a per-mile cost figure that ideally includes both fuel and an estimate for wear and maintenance (as covered in the true-cost guide), not just fuel alone, for a more complete total.
Adding parking and tolls
Include any regular parking fees or tolls — as covered in the budget-overrun guide, these are commonly underestimated or left out of an initial commute cost estimate entirely, so including them explicitly gives a more accurate final total.