US Road Fuel Cost Estimator
Columbus → Phoenix
How much petrol or diesel does it cost to drive from Columbus to Phoenix? Breakdown by vehicle type using today's United States 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 May 11, 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 Regular | USD 361 | USD 1,804 | USD 3,608 | USD 7,937 |
Car / SUV Regular | USD 1,203 | USD 6,013 | USD 12,026 | USD 26,457 |
Van / MPV Diesel | USD 2,014 | USD 10,069 | USD 20,137 | USD 44,302 |
Lorry Diesel | USD 3,625 | USD 18,124 | USD 36,247 | USD 79,744 |
Add USD 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.
| Vehicle | km/L | Regular | Midgrade | Premium | Diesel | Fuel + Toll |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle | 40 | USD 360.77 | USD 407.21 | — | — | USD 360.77 |
| Car / SUV | 12 | USD 1202.57 | USD 1357.38 | — | — | USD 1202.57 |
| Van / MPV | 9 | USD 1603.43 | — | — | USD 2013.75 | USD 2013.75 |
| Lorry | 5 | — | — | — | USD 3624.75 | USD 3624.75 |
"Fuel + Toll" uses the primary fuel type for each vehicle. Toll is one-way estimate.
Today's Fuel Prices in United States
EIA weekly retail fuel prices used in all calculations above
Last updated: May 11, 2026. Prices are sourced from EIA weekly retail fuel prices.
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Common Questions: Columbus to Phoenix
How far is Columbus to Phoenix?
The highway distance from Columbus to Phoenix is approximately 3214 km. The estimated driving time is 42h 51m under normal highway conditions.
How much petrol does a car use from Columbus to Phoenix?
A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 267.8 litres of petrol. At today's Regular price (USD 4.49/L), that costs USD 1202.57.
How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Columbus to Phoenix?
A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 642.8 litres of diesel for this route. At USD 5.64/L, the fuel cost is USD 3624.75 one-way.
What is the toll charge from Columbus to Phoenix?
The estimated one-way toll on this highway route is approximately USD 0.00. US tolls are state- and corridor-specific. Route-level estimates are kept at zero and the pages point to FHWA toll-facility references.
How much does a motorcycle spend on fuel from Columbus to Phoenix?
A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 80.3 litres. At today's Regular price, that's USD 360.77, 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 357.1 litres, costing USD 2013.75 in fuel. Add the USD 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately USD 2013.75.
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