Truck Mileage Calculator

Calculate practical truck miles and fuel costs for accurate route planning

⚠️ Important: Truck Routes vs Car Routes

Google Maps shows car routes, NOT truck routes! Truck routes are typically 5-10% longer due to:

  • Bridge height and weight restrictions
  • Truck-prohibited roads and parkways
  • Hazmat restrictions and routing
  • Tunnel and toll avoidance
  • Mandatory truck routes

Use a truck GPS or PC*Miler for accurate truck miles! This calculator helps you adjust for the difference.

Route Input Method
Manual Mileage Entry
Miles driven with cargo
Miles driven empty
Fuel & Cost Information
Typical: 6-7 MPG
Optional: for revenue calculations
Tolls, parking, lumper fees, etc.
Multi-Stop Routes (Optional)
Mileage & Cost Results
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Total Miles
0
Loaded: 0 Deadhead: 0
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Fuel Cost
$0.00
Gallons Needed: 0 Cost/Mile: $0.00
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Revenue per Mile
$0.00
All Miles RPM: $0.00 Loaded Miles RPM: $0.00
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Net After Fuel & Expenses
$0.00
Total Revenue: $0.00 Total Costs: $0.00
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Route Efficiency
0%
Deadhead %: 0% Loaded %: 100%
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Estimated Drive Time
0 hrs
@ 55 mph avg: 0 hrs @ 60 mph avg: 0 hrs

💡 Pro Tips for Accurate Mileage

Use Truck-Specific Tools

Always use truck GPS (Rand McNally, Garmin), PC*Miler, or your dispatch software for accurate truck miles. Google Maps is for cars!

Account for Deadhead

Track deadhead miles separately. High deadhead percentage (over 15%) significantly impacts profitability.

Know Your MPG

Track actual MPG over time. Factors: speed, terrain, load weight, weather, and truck maintenance all affect fuel economy.

Regional Differences

Northeast and urban routes often require 10-12% more miles due to restrictions. Rural/highway routes are closer to 5-7% adjustment.