US Road Fuel Cost Estimator
Los Angeles → Austin
How much petrol or diesel does it cost to drive from Los Angeles to Austin? 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 266 | USD 1,328 | USD 2,656 | USD 5,843 |
Car / SUV Regular | USD 885 | USD 4,426 | USD 8,853 | USD 19,476 |
Van / MPV Diesel | USD 1,482 | USD 7,412 | USD 14,824 | USD 32,613 |
Lorry Diesel | USD 2,668 | USD 13,342 | USD 26,684 | USD 58,704 |
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 265.58 | USD 299.77 | — | — | USD 265.58 |
| Car / SUV | 12 | USD 885.28 | USD 999.24 | — | — | USD 885.28 |
| Van / MPV | 9 | USD 1180.37 | — | — | USD 1482.43 | USD 1482.43 |
| Lorry | 5 | — | — | — | USD 2668.37 | USD 2668.37 |
"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: Los Angeles to Austin
How far is Los Angeles to Austin?
The highway distance from Los Angeles to Austin is approximately 2366 km. The estimated driving time is 31h 33m under normal highway conditions.
How much petrol does a car use from Los Angeles to Austin?
A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 197.2 litres of petrol. At today's Regular price (USD 4.49/L), that costs USD 885.28.
How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Los Angeles to Austin?
A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 473.2 litres of diesel for this route. At USD 5.64/L, the fuel cost is USD 2668.37 one-way.
What is the toll charge from Los Angeles to Austin?
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 Los Angeles to Austin?
A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 59.1 litres. At today's Regular price, that's USD 265.58, 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 262.9 litres, costing USD 1482.43 in fuel. Add the USD 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately USD 1482.43.
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