Estimate Your Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Gas Cost
Personal Commute Cost Calculator
Gas prices go up, gas prices go down. But over the course of a month, those dollars at the pump add up faster than your momma can cook her red beans.
Whether you are commuting to Delgado, making groceries at Rouse's, or heading to work at Ochsner, the cost to fill up versus the nickel it takes to charge an e-bike can make the difference between ordering a couple of dressed roast beef po' boys from Parkway or settling for a cold ham sandwich from Circle K.
This simple calculator helps you see what your daily commute is really costing you in gasoline.
Just enter your daily miles, how many days per week you drive, your vehicle's MPG, and the current gas price. The calculator will estimate how much fuel your commute costs each day, each week, and each month.
Want to see how different gas prices could affect you personally? Plug in a variety of fuel costs and compare.
Sometimes seeing the numbers laid out clearly changes the way we think about everyday transportation.
Enter your commute details below and see the numbers for yourself.
Estimated Results
Fuel cost per day: $0.00
Fuel cost per week: $0.00
Fuel cost per month: $0.00
This estimate reflects gasoline cost only. It does not include parking, maintenance, insurance, tires, or depreciation.
Scenario Estimates
Estimated monthly fuel cost at $3 gas: $0.00
Estimated monthly fuel cost at $4 gas: $0.00
Estimated monthly fuel cost at $5 gas: $0.00
Estimated monthly fuel cost at $6 gas: $0.00
What If Some of Those Miles Didn't Require a Car?
In cities like New Orleans, a lot of everyday trips are actually pretty short.
- Commuting to work
- Running errands
- Meeting friends
- Picking up groceries
These are exactly the kinds of trips where many people are now using e-bikes instead of driving.
Electric bikes cost only pennies to charge and can often handle the kinds of short trips that would otherwise require starting the car.
For many riders, an e-bike becomes the second vehicle they didn't realize they could live without.
Explore practical e-bike options
Visit RideTHISbike in the French Quarter
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the commute cost calculator work?
The calculator estimates gasoline cost using four inputs: miles driven per day, days driven per week, vehicle MPG, and the current gas price.
Does this include maintenance or insurance?
No. This calculator estimates fuel cost only.
What gas price should I use?
You can use the current local average or enter higher or lower gas prices to test different scenarios.
Why does a small gas price increase matter?
Even a small increase per gallon can add up quickly when multiplied across your weekly commute.