US Road Fuel Cost Estimator
Nashville → Chicago
How much petrol or diesel does it cost to drive from Nashville 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 86 | USD 431 | USD 862 | USD 1,897 |
Car / SUV Regular | USD 287 | USD 1,437 | USD 2,874 | USD 6,322 |
Van / MPV Diesel | USD 481 | USD 2,406 | USD 4,812 | USD 10,586 |
Lorry Diesel | USD 866 | USD 4,331 | USD 8,662 | USD 19,055 |
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 86.21 | USD 97.31 | — | — | USD 86.21 |
| Car / SUV | 12 | USD 287.36 | USD 324.35 | — | — | USD 287.36 |
| Van / MPV | 9 | USD 383.15 | — | — | USD 481.19 | USD 481.19 |
| Lorry | 5 | — | — | — | USD 866.15 | USD 866.15 |
"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: Nashville to Chicago
How far is Nashville to Chicago?
The highway distance from Nashville to Chicago is approximately 768 km. The estimated driving time is 10h 14m under normal highway conditions.
How much petrol does a car use from Nashville to Chicago?
A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 64.0 litres of petrol. At today's Regular price (USD 4.49/L), that costs USD 287.36.
How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Nashville to Chicago?
A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 153.6 litres of diesel for this route. At USD 5.64/L, the fuel cost is USD 866.15 one-way.
What is the toll charge from Nashville 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 Nashville to Chicago?
A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 19.2 litres. At today's Regular price, that's USD 86.21, 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 85.3 litres, costing USD 481.19 in fuel. Add the USD 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately USD 481.19.
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