Saudi Arabia Road Fuel Cost Estimator
Riyadh → Dhahran
How much petrol or diesel does it cost to drive from Riyadh to Dhahran? Breakdown by vehicle type using today's Saudi Arabia fuel prices, updated from the datasource.
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Fuel Cost by Vehicle Type
Select your vehicle to see the detailed fuel breakdown for this route. Prices as of March 1, 2026.
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).
| Vehicle | 1×/month | 5×/month | 10×/month | 22×/month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Motorcycle Gasoline 91 | SAR 25 | SAR 123 | SAR 245 | SAR 540 |
Car / SUV Gasoline 91 | SAR 82 | SAR 409 | SAR 818 | SAR 1,799 |
Van / MPV Diesel | SAR 90 | SAR 448 | SAR 895 | SAR 1,969 |
Lorry Diesel | SAR 161 | SAR 806 | SAR 1,611 | SAR 3,544 |
Add SAR 0.00 road fee per one-way trip to get total trip cost per journey.
Full Fuel Cost Comparison
All vehicle types × all fuel types for this route.
| Vehicle | km/L | Gasoline 91 | Gasoline 95 | Gasoline 98 | Diesel | Fuel + Toll |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle | 40 | SAR 24.53 | SAR 26.21 | — | — | SAR 24.53 |
| Car / SUV | 12 | SAR 81.75 | SAR 87.38 | — | — | SAR 81.75 |
| Van / MPV | 9 | SAR 109.00 | — | — | SAR 89.50 | SAR 89.50 |
| Lorry | 5 | — | — | — | SAR 161.10 | SAR 161.10 |
"Fuel + Toll" uses the primary fuel type for each vehicle. Toll is one-way estimate.
Today's Fuel Prices in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Aramco retail fuel prices used in all calculations above
Last updated: March 1, 2026. Prices are sourced from Saudi Aramco retail fuel prices.
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Common Questions: Riyadh to Dhahran
How far is Riyadh to Dhahran?
The highway distance from Riyadh to Dhahran is approximately 450 km. The estimated driving time is 4h 44m under normal highway conditions.
How much petrol does a car use from Riyadh to Dhahran?
A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 37.5 litres of petrol. At today's Gasoline 91 price (SAR 2.18/L), that costs SAR 81.75.
How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Riyadh to Dhahran?
A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 90.0 litres of diesel for this route. At SAR 1.79/L, the fuel cost is SAR 161.10 one-way.
What is the toll charge from Riyadh to Dhahran?
The estimated one-way road fee on this highway route is approximately SAR 0.00. Saudi Arabia domestic highways are treated as free-to-use in this datasource. King Fahd Causeway fees are tracked separately for Bahrain crossing pages.
How much does a motorcycle spend on fuel from Riyadh to Dhahran?
A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 11.3 litres. At today's Gasoline 91 price, that's SAR 24.53, 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 50.0 litres, costing SAR 89.50 in fuel. Add the SAR 0.00 road fee for a total one-way cost of approximately SAR 89.50.
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