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.

    Distance
    3649
    kilometres
    Drive Time
    48h 39m
    highway est.
    Toll
    USD 0.00
    one-way est.
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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.

    Motorcycle
    Kapchai / Underbone
    Avg mileage
    40 km/L
    Fuel needed
    91.2 L
    Regular
    One-way fuel cost
    USD 409.60
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollUSD 409.60
    Round trip fuelUSD 819.20
    Round trip fuel + tollUSD 819.20
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Regular: USD 409.60
    Midgrade: USD 462.33
    Suitable for solo dispatch or last-mile
    Car / SUV
    Sedan, MPV, SUV
    Avg mileage
    12 km/L
    Fuel needed
    304.1 L
    Regular
    One-way fuel cost
    USD 1365.33
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollUSD 1365.33
    Round trip fuelUSD 2730.67
    Round trip fuel + tollUSD 2730.67
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Regular: USD 1365.33
    Midgrade: USD 1541.09
    Courier, sales, and small parcel delivery
    Van / MPV
    Cargo van, 1-ton van
    Avg mileage
    9 km/L
    Fuel needed
    405.4 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    USD 2286.30
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollUSD 2286.30
    Round trip fuelUSD 4572.60
    Round trip fuel + tollUSD 4572.60
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Regular: USD 1820.45
    Diesel: USD 2286.30
    Mid-volume delivery and food distribution
    Lorry
    3-ton, 5-ton, 10-ton
    Avg mileage
    5 km/L
    Fuel needed
    729.8 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    USD 4115.34
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollUSD 4115.34
    Round trip fuelUSD 8230.68
    Round trip fuel + tollUSD 8230.68
    Bulk freight, FMCG, and logistics hauls

    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).

    Vehicle1×/month5×/month10×/month22×/month
    Motorcycle
    Regular
    USD 410USD 2,048USD 4,096USD 9,011
    Car / SUV
    Regular
    USD 1,365USD 6,827USD 13,653USD 30,037
    Van / MPV
    Diesel
    USD 2,286USD 11,432USD 22,863USD 50,299
    Lorry
    Diesel
    USD 4,115USD 20,577USD 41,153USD 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.

    Vehiclekm/LRegularMidgradePremiumDieselFuel + Toll
    Motorcycle40USD 409.60USD 462.33USD 409.60
    Car / SUV12USD 1365.33USD 1541.09USD 1365.33
    Van / MPV9USD 1820.45USD 2286.30USD 2286.30
    Lorry5USD 4115.34USD 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

    Standard unleaded
    USD 4.49
    Regular
    Most passenger cars
    Higher octane gasoline
    USD 5.07
    Midgrade
    Passenger and fleet vehicles
    Premium gasoline
    USD 5.40
    Premium
    Performance and premium cars
    On-highway diesel
    USD 5.64
    Diesel
    Vans, lorries, buses

    Last updated: May 11, 2026. Prices are sourced from EIA weekly retail fuel prices.

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    12 km/L
    4 km/L (lorry)50 km/L (motorcycle)
    22×
    1
    1 driver50 drivers

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    One-way cost (Regular + toll)
    USD 1365.33
    22 trips/month
    USD 30,037
    total monthly fuel cost

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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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