Petrol Trip Planner

Fuel Cost Calculator

Plan your Australian road trip. Find out exactly how much petrol will cost, compare fuel types, and see if flying is actually cheaper.

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Fuel type

Prices as at March 2026. Unleaded 91: $1.89 · Premium 95: $2.05 · Premium 98: $2.19 · Diesel: $1.95 · E10: $1.84

Top 5 epic road trips

Based on Unleaded 91 @ 9L/100km

Sydney → Melbourne: $XX in fuel

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litres one way

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Est. drive time

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at 100 km/h avg

One-way fuel cost

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Round trip cost

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That's worth...

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Bunnings snags @ $3.50

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Flat whites @ $5.50

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Litres of petrol burned

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Return trip total

Fuel type comparison (one-way)

All prices AUD per litre, March 2026. Costs may vary by location and time of year.

Drive vs Fly

Flight fares are budget airline (Jetstar/Bonza) estimates, one-way, no bags. Driving cost is petrol only — doesn't include tolls, accommodation, or food.