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Plan your road trip budget by calculating exact fuel costs. Enter your trip distance, vehicle fuel efficiency, and current gas price.

Average MPG by Vehicle Type

• Compact car: 30-40 MPG
• Mid-size sedan: 25-35 MPG
• SUV: 20-28 MPG
• Pickup truck: 15-22 MPG
• Hybrid: 40-60 MPG

Save on Fuel Costs

Keep tires properly inflated (saves 3% on fuel). Remove excess weight from trunk. Use cruise control on highways. Avoid idling — it wastes 0.5-1 gallon per hour.

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