How Much Gas Does a Cross-Country Move Take?
Fuel for real long-distance routes in every size of rental truck, at this week’s prices, and what else to budget.
Moving Truck Gas Mileage by Size
Typical MPG for cargo vans through 26 ft trucks, what a loaded truck really gets, and gallons per 1,000 miles.
How Much Does Towing Hurt Gas Mileage?
Why a trailer cuts fuel economy, roughly how much by trailer size, and what it adds to a trip.
RV Gas Mileage by Class: Motorhomes, Vans and Tow Vehicles
Typical MPG for Class A, B and C motorhomes and tow vehicles, and the fuel cost per 100 miles this week.
How to Calculate Gas Cost for a Road Trip
The one formula you need, worked examples, round trips, splitting the cost, and where to find your MPG.
Calculators
Have numbers of your own? Try the moving truck, RV and towing or road trip gas calculators. They also explain how fuel prices are chosen and let you enter your own MPG and price per gallon, so the estimate matches your vehicle. For moves between major cities there are also ready-made route pages with maps, driving days and costs for every truck size.