US Road Fuel Cost Estimator
Houston → Seattle
How much petrol or diesel does it cost to drive from Houston to Seattle? 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 410 | USD 2,048 | USD 4,096 | USD 9,011 |
Car / SUV Regular | USD 1,365 | USD 6,827 | USD 13,653 | USD 30,037 |
Van / MPV Diesel | USD 2,286 | USD 11,432 | USD 22,863 | USD 50,299 |
Lorry Diesel | USD 4,115 | USD 20,577 | USD 41,153 | USD 90,538 |
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 409.60 | USD 462.33 | — | — | USD 409.60 |
| Car / SUV | 12 | USD 1365.33 | USD 1541.09 | — | — | USD 1365.33 |
| Van / MPV | 9 | USD 1820.45 | — | — | USD 2286.30 | USD 2286.30 |
| Lorry | 5 | — | — | — | USD 4115.34 | USD 4115.34 |
"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: Houston to Seattle
How far is Houston to Seattle?
The highway distance from Houston to Seattle is approximately 3649 km. The estimated driving time is 48h 39m under normal highway conditions.
How much petrol does a car use from Houston to Seattle?
A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 304.1 litres of petrol. At today's Regular price (USD 4.49/L), that costs USD 1365.33.
How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Houston to Seattle?
A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 729.8 litres of diesel for this route. At USD 5.64/L, the fuel cost is USD 4115.34 one-way.
What is the toll charge from Houston to Seattle?
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 Houston to Seattle?
A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 91.2 litres. At today's Regular price, that's USD 409.60, 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 405.4 litres, costing USD 2286.30 in fuel. Add the USD 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately USD 2286.30.
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