US Road Fuel Cost Estimator
San Diego → Phoenix
How much petrol or diesel does it cost to drive from San Diego to Phoenix? 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 65 | USD 324 | USD 648 | USD 1,425 |
Car / SUV Regular | USD 216 | USD 1,079 | USD 2,159 | USD 4,750 |
Van / MPV Diesel | USD 362 | USD 1,808 | USD 3,615 | USD 7,953 |
Lorry Diesel | USD 651 | USD 3,254 | USD 6,507 | USD 14,316 |
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 64.77 | USD 73.11 | — | — | USD 64.77 |
| Car / SUV | 12 | USD 215.89 | USD 243.69 | — | — | USD 215.89 |
| Van / MPV | 9 | USD 287.86 | — | — | USD 361.52 | USD 361.52 |
| Lorry | 5 | — | — | — | USD 650.74 | USD 650.74 |
"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: San Diego to Phoenix
How far is San Diego to Phoenix?
The highway distance from San Diego to Phoenix is approximately 577 km. The estimated driving time is 7h 42m under normal highway conditions.
How much petrol does a car use from San Diego to Phoenix?
A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 48.1 litres of petrol. At today's Regular price (USD 4.49/L), that costs USD 215.89.
How much does a lorry spend on diesel from San Diego to Phoenix?
A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 115.4 litres of diesel for this route. At USD 5.64/L, the fuel cost is USD 650.74 one-way.
What is the toll charge from San Diego to Phoenix?
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 San Diego to Phoenix?
A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 14.4 litres. At today's Regular price, that's USD 64.77, 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 64.1 litres, costing USD 361.52 in fuel. Add the USD 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately USD 361.52.
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