US Road Fuel Cost Estimator
Los Angeles → Chicago
How much petrol or diesel does it cost to drive from Los Angeles to Chicago? 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 378 | USD 1,889 | USD 3,777 | USD 8,310 |
Car / SUV Regular | USD 1,259 | USD 6,295 | USD 12,591 | USD 27,700 |
Van / MPV Diesel | USD 2,108 | USD 10,542 | USD 21,084 | USD 46,384 |
Lorry Diesel | USD 3,795 | USD 18,975 | USD 37,950 | USD 83,491 |
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 377.72 | USD 426.35 | — | — | USD 377.72 |
| Car / SUV | 12 | USD 1259.07 | USD 1421.15 | — | — | USD 1259.07 |
| Van / MPV | 9 | USD 1678.76 | — | — | USD 2108.36 | USD 2108.36 |
| Lorry | 5 | — | — | — | USD 3795.05 | USD 3795.05 |
"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 Chicago
How far is Los Angeles to Chicago?
The highway distance from Los Angeles to Chicago is approximately 3365 km. The estimated driving time is 44h 52m under normal highway conditions.
How much petrol does a car use from Los Angeles to Chicago?
A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 280.4 litres of petrol. At today's Regular price (USD 4.49/L), that costs USD 1259.07.
How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Los Angeles to Chicago?
A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 673.0 litres of diesel for this route. At USD 5.64/L, the fuel cost is USD 3795.05 one-way.
What is the toll charge from Los Angeles to Chicago?
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 Chicago?
A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 84.1 litres. At today's Regular price, that's USD 377.72, 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 373.9 litres, costing USD 2108.36 in fuel. Add the USD 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately USD 2108.36.
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