US Road Fuel Cost Estimator
Denver → Phoenix
How much petrol or diesel does it cost to drive from Denver 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 127 | USD 635 | USD 1,270 | USD 2,793 |
Car / SUV Regular | USD 423 | USD 2,116 | USD 4,232 | USD 9,310 |
Van / MPV Diesel | USD 709 | USD 3,543 | USD 7,086 | USD 15,590 |
Lorry Diesel | USD 1,276 | USD 6,378 | USD 12,755 | USD 28,062 |
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 126.95 | USD 143.30 | — | — | USD 126.95 |
| Car / SUV | 12 | USD 423.18 | USD 477.66 | — | — | USD 423.18 |
| Van / MPV | 9 | USD 564.24 | — | — | USD 708.63 | USD 708.63 |
| Lorry | 5 | — | — | — | USD 1275.54 | USD 1275.54 |
"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: Denver to Phoenix
How far is Denver to Phoenix?
The highway distance from Denver to Phoenix is approximately 1131 km. The estimated driving time is 15h 5m under normal highway conditions.
How much petrol does a car use from Denver to Phoenix?
A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 94.3 litres of petrol. At today's Regular price (USD 4.49/L), that costs USD 423.18.
How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Denver to Phoenix?
A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 226.2 litres of diesel for this route. At USD 5.64/L, the fuel cost is USD 1275.54 one-way.
What is the toll charge from Denver 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 Denver to Phoenix?
A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 28.3 litres. At today's Regular price, that's USD 126.95, 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 125.7 litres, costing USD 708.63 in fuel. Add the USD 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately USD 708.63.
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