Canada Road Fuel Cost Estimator

    Ottawa Calgary

    How much petrol or diesel does it cost to drive from Ottawa to Calgary? Breakdown by vehicle type using today's Canada fuel prices, updated from the datasource.

    Distance
    3451
    kilometres
    Drive Time
    46h 1m
    highway est.
    Toll
    CAD 0.00
    one-way est.
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    Fuel Cost by Vehicle Type

    Select your vehicle to see the detailed fuel breakdown for this route. Prices as of May 21, 2026.

    Motorcycle
    Kapchai / Underbone
    Avg mileage
    40 km/L
    Fuel needed
    86.3 L
    Regular
    One-way fuel cost
    CAD 137.09
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollCAD 137.09
    Round trip fuelCAD 274.18
    Round trip fuel + tollCAD 274.18
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Regular: CAD 137.09
    Premium: CAD 154.35
    Suitable for solo dispatch or last-mile
    Car / SUV
    Sedan, MPV, SUV
    Avg mileage
    12 km/L
    Fuel needed
    287.6 L
    Regular
    One-way fuel cost
    CAD 456.97
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollCAD 456.97
    Round trip fuelCAD 913.94
    Round trip fuel + tollCAD 913.94
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Regular: CAD 456.97
    Premium: CAD 514.49
    Courier, sales, and small parcel delivery
    Van / MPV
    Cargo van, 1-ton van
    Avg mileage
    9 km/L
    Fuel needed
    383.4 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    CAD 639.97
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollCAD 639.97
    Round trip fuelCAD 1279.94
    Round trip fuel + tollCAD 1279.94
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Regular: CAD 609.29
    Diesel: CAD 639.97
    Mid-volume delivery and food distribution
    Lorry
    3-ton, 5-ton, 10-ton
    Avg mileage
    5 km/L
    Fuel needed
    690.2 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    CAD 1151.94
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollCAD 1151.94
    Round trip fuelCAD 2303.89
    Round trip fuel + tollCAD 2303.89
    Bulk freight, FMCG, and logistics hauls

    Monthly Fleet Fuel Cost

    Running this route regularly? Estimated one-way fuel cost per month, by trip frequency. Figures use primary fuel for each vehicle type (toll excluded).

    Vehicle1×/month5×/month10×/month22×/month
    Motorcycle
    Regular
    CAD 137CAD 685CAD 1,371CAD 3,016
    Car / SUV
    Regular
    CAD 457CAD 2,285CAD 4,570CAD 10,053
    Van / MPV
    Diesel
    CAD 640CAD 3,200CAD 6,400CAD 14,079
    Lorry
    Diesel
    CAD 1,152CAD 5,760CAD 11,519CAD 25,343

    Add CAD 0.00 toll per one-way trip to get total trip cost per journey.

    Full Fuel Cost Comparison

    All vehicle types × all fuel types for this route.

    Vehiclekm/LRegularPremiumDieselFuel + Toll
    Motorcycle40CAD 137.09CAD 154.35CAD 137.09
    Car / SUV12CAD 456.97CAD 514.49CAD 456.97
    Van / MPV9CAD 609.29CAD 639.97CAD 639.97
    Lorry5CAD 1151.94CAD 1151.94

    "Fuel + Toll" uses the primary fuel type for each vehicle. Toll is one-way estimate.

    Today's Fuel Prices in Canada

    NRCan transportation fuel prices used in all calculations above

    Standard unleaded
    CAD 1.59
    Regular
    Most passenger cars
    Higher octane gasoline
    CAD 1.79
    Premium
    Passenger and fleet vehicles
    On-road diesel
    CAD 1.67
    Diesel
    Vans, lorries, buses

    Last updated: May 21, 2026. Prices are sourced from NRCan transportation fuel prices.

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    12 km/L
    4 km/L (lorry)50 km/L (motorcycle)
    22×
    1
    1 driver50 drivers

    Your estimate

    One-way cost (Regular + toll)
    CAD 456.97
    22 trips/month
    CAD 10,053
    total monthly fuel cost

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    Common Questions: Ottawa to Calgary

    How far is Ottawa to Calgary?

    The highway distance from Ottawa to Calgary is approximately 3451 km. The estimated driving time is 46h 1m under normal highway conditions.

    How much petrol does a car use from Ottawa to Calgary?

    A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 287.6 litres of petrol. At today's Regular price (CAD 1.59/L), that costs CAD 456.97.

    How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Ottawa to Calgary?

    A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 690.2 litres of diesel for this route. At CAD 1.67/L, the fuel cost is CAD 1151.94 one-way.

    What is the toll charge from Ottawa to Calgary?

    The estimated one-way toll on this highway route is approximately CAD 0.00. Canadian tolls are corridor-, bridge-, tunnel-, and ferry-specific. Route-level estimates are kept at zero and the pages link to federal toll references and bridge notices.

    How much does a motorcycle spend on fuel from Ottawa to Calgary?

    A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 86.3 litres. At today's Regular price, that's CAD 137.09, making it the most fuel-efficient option for this route.

    What is the total cost (fuel + toll) for a delivery van on this route?

    A delivery van using diesel at 9 km/L needs 383.4 litres, costing CAD 639.97 in fuel. Add the CAD 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately CAD 639.97.

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