Fuel Cost Calculator

Calculate fuel costs, optimize routes, and track delivery expenses for your food truck or catering business.

How Fuel Cost Calculation Works

Analyze your vehicle's fuel consumption, optimize delivery routes, and track transportation costs to maximize profitability and efficiency.

💡 Quick Tips:

  • Track fuel costs as percentage of revenue - aim for 5-10%
  • Route optimization can save 15-25% on fuel costs
  • Food trucks get 8-15 MPG loaded vs 12-18 MPG empty
  • Consider fuel price volatility in your pricing strategy

Vehicle & Route Details

Enter your vehicle specifications and daily routes

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💡 Check GasBuddy or local stations for current prices

💡 Loaded vehicles get 20-30% lower MPG than empty

💡 Include travel time between locations

💡 Include prep days if you drive to suppliers

💡 Used to calculate cost per delivery

📍 Location/Route Name📏 Round-trip Distance🚚 Number of Stops⚙️ Action
Route/area name
Total miles
Stops/events
Route/area name
Total miles
Stops/events
Route/area name
Total miles
Stops/events
Route/area name
Total miles
Stops/events

💡 Pro Tips for Accurate Route Tracking:

  • • Distance: Use round-trip miles (home base → route → home base). Example: 8 miles to downtown + 8 miles back = 16 miles total
  • • Location Names: Be specific - "Downtown Financial" vs just "Downtown" helps track performance
  • • Stop Count: Include all stops: lunch spots (3), coffee breaks (2), restocking (1) = 6 total stops
  • • Route Analysis: Routes with fewer stops per mile are usually less profitable (higher fuel cost per sale)

Fuel Cost Glossary

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