Sedan, MPV, SUV
Car / SUV Fuel Cost: Chicago → Los Angeles
Detailed fuel breakdown for a car / suv (Sedan, MPV, SUV) on the Chicago–Los Angeles highway route. Prices as of May 11, 2026.
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Fuel Type Breakdown
One-way fuel cost by fuel type for this car / suv on the Chicago–Los Angeles route.
Round Trip Cost
Chicago → Los Angeles → Chicago
Monthly Fuel Cost
Estimated monthly fuel spend for this car / suv running this route at different frequencies. Toll not included.
| Trips / month | Fuel cost | Fuel + toll est. USD 0.00 toll/trip |
|---|---|---|
| 1×/month | USD 1,259 | USD 1,259 |
| 5×/month | USD 6,295 | USD 6,295 |
| 10×/month | USD 12,591 | USD 12,591 |
| 22×/month | USD 27,700 | USD 27,700 |
Common Questions: Car / SUV on Chicago to Los Angeles
How much fuel does a car / suv use from Chicago to Los Angeles?
A car / suv averaging 12 km/L uses approximately 280.4 litres of Regular for this 3365 km route.
What is the car / suv fuel cost from Chicago to Los Angeles?
At today's Regular price of USD 4.49/L, the one-way fuel cost is USD 1259.07. Including the estimated USD 0.00 toll, the total one-way trip cost is USD 1259.07.
What is the round trip fuel cost for a car / suv on this route?
A round trip from Chicago to Los Angeles and back costs USD 2518.14 in fuel plus USD 0.00 in toll, for a total of USD 2518.14.
How much does a car / suv spend monthly on the Chicago–Los Angeles route?
Running this route 22 times per month (daily), a car / suv spends approximately USD 27,700 on fuel alone. For 10 trips/month, that's USD 12,591.
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