Travel Cost Calculator

Calculate the true costs of service calls including travel time and vehicle expenses

Travel Cost Calculator

Are you charging enough for your service calls? Many field service professionals underestimate the true cost of travel. This calculator helps you understand the real costs of driving to customer locations - including labor during travel time and vehicle expenses.

How to use:

  1. Enter the distance to your customer location
  2. Choose whether to calculate one-way or round trip
  3. Input your crew size and hourly rate
  4. Add your vehicle costs (fuel + wear)
  5. Get an instant breakdown of your true travel costs
If empty, calculated as 1.5 min per km
Fuel + wear and tear

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Why This Matters:

  • Underbilling Kills Profits: Many service businesses lose thousands per year by not properly charging for travel
  • Labor is Expensive: Your employees are paid during travel time - that’s real cost
  • Vehicle Wear Adds Up: Fuel, maintenance, depreciation - it all counts
  • Professional Pricing: Customers respect transparent, accurate pricing

Applications:

  • HVAC Technicians: Calculate travel costs for emergency calls
  • Plumbers: Factor in drive time for accurate quotes
  • Electricians: Bill fairly for jobs across your service area
  • Field Service Teams: Track true costs for multi-employee crews