How the calculator works
Travel Cost = Miles × Vehicle Cost + Drive Time × Labor Rate + Trip Fees
Vehicle Mileage Cost = Round-trip Miles × Vehicle Cost Per Mile
Drive Time Labor Cost = Drive Time Hours × Labor RateFree business calculator
Service Area Travel Cost Calculator
Estimate what distance and drive time add to each job before deciding whether a service area is really profitable.
Tool & Tally calculators are for general business planning and estimating; they are not tax, legal, payroll, financial, or accounting advice. No guaranteed revenue, profit, leads, bookings, sales, rankings, or ROI.
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Common mistakes this catches
- Using the same minimum price for nearby and far-away jobs.
- Ignoring paid drive time.
- Forgetting vehicle wear, fuel, parking, tolls, or disposal trips.
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