Mileage Calculator
Find the miles between any addresses, add stops and round trips, then turn them into a mileage reimbursement with the 2026 IRS rates. Keep a simple mileage log as you go.
Use your odometer reading, or the miles from any map app.
Purpose
Many employers do not pay for your normal drive between home and work. Enter your one way commute to take it off.
Your mileage log
What is a mileage calculator?
A mileage calculator tells you how many miles you drive between two or more places. It then works out how much money those miles are worth. This is the number you need for a mileage claim or a tax deduction.
Type your start point and destination. Add stops if you visit more than one place. Turn on round trip if you drive back. The tool finds the driving route and counts the miles for you.
Already know your miles? Switch to "I know my miles" and type them in. The miles calculator does the rest.
2026 IRS rates
Business, medical and charity rates are built in by date.
Many stops
Add up to six stops for a full day of driving.
Commute deduction
Take off your normal drive to work in one click.
Mileage log
Save trips, see totals and download a CSV file.
How to calculate mileage
Five quick steps. Your total updates as you go.
- Add your routeType where you start and where you go. Add stops for every place you visit.
- Set round tripTurn on round trip if you drive back to where you started.
- Pick the purposeChoose business, medical, charity or a custom rate from your employer.
- Take off commuteIf needed, enter your normal one way commute to remove it.
- Save the tripAdd it to your mileage log. Download the log when you file a claim.
IRS mileage rates for 2026
The IRS changed the 2026 rates in the middle of the year. Trips from January 1 to June 30 use the first rate. Trips from July 1 to December 31 use the new rate. The calculator picks the right one from your trip date.
How mileage reimbursement is worked out
The math is simple. Multiply the miles you can claim by the rate per mile.
The mileage formula
Claimable miles = Total miles − Normal commute
Reimbursement = Claimable miles × Rate per mile
Leave the commute at zero if you start and end at your normal workplace, or if your employer pays every mile.
| Trip | Miles | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Client visit, round trip | 48 | 76¢ | $36.48 |
| Day of sales calls | 135 | 76¢ | $102.60 |
| Hospital visits | 60 | 23.5¢ | $14.10 |
| Food bank driving | 40 | 14¢ | $5.60 |
| Business trip in May 2026 | 200 | 72.5¢ | $145.00 |
When to take off your commute
Your normal drive between home and your main workplace is usually personal. So many companies remove it from mileage claims. Here is how it often works.
Start at home
You drive from home to a client and back home.
- Count all the miles driven.
- Take off your round trip commute.
- Claim what is left.
Start at work
You drive from the office to a client and back to the office.
- Count all the miles driven.
- No commute to take off.
- Claim every mile.
Some employers pay every mile. Check your company travel policy before you file.
Google mileage calculator vs this tool
Many people search for a Google mileage calculator. Google Maps is great for finding the miles between two places. But it does not turn those miles into money.
This mileage calculator does both. It finds the route, applies the right IRS rate for the date and keeps a log you can download.
| Feature | Google Maps | This tool |
|---|---|---|
| Driving miles | Yes | Yes |
| Multiple stops | Yes | Yes |
| Live traffic | Yes | No |
| IRS rate by date | No | Yes |
| Commute deduction | No | Yes |
| Mileage log and CSV | No | Yes |
What to record in a mileage log
A good record makes claims easy and helps if you are ever asked to prove your miles. Write down each trip soon after you make it.
- Date of every trip.
- Start and end address, plus any stops.
- Purpose of the trip, like "client meeting".
- Miles driven from a map or your odometer.
- Odometer readings at the start and end of the year.
- Tolls and parking for business trips, kept with receipts.
Standard mileage rate or actual costs?
If you are self employed, you can often choose between two ways to deduct car costs. The standard mileage rate is simple. You only track miles. The actual cost method means tracking every bill.
For a car you own, you must use the standard rate in the first year you use it for business if you want the option later. For a leased car, if you pick the standard rate, you keep it for the whole lease.
| Standard rate | Actual costs | |
|---|---|---|
| What you track | Miles only | Gas, repairs, insurance and more |
| Effort | Low | High |
| Best for | Most drivers | Costly cars, high running costs |
| Parking and tolls | Claim on top | Claim on top |
Map miles or odometer miles?
There are two common ways to count miles. Map miles come from a route planner like this mile calculator. Odometer miles come from your car's dashboard.
Map miles are easy to check and hard to argue with. That is why many employers ask for them. Odometer miles show what you really drove, including detours and wrong turns.
Use whatever your company asks for. If you have no rule, map miles are a safe and clear choice.
| Map miles | Odometer miles | |
|---|---|---|
| Where from | Route planner | Car dashboard |
| Easy to prove | Yes | Needs notes |
| Counts detours | No | Yes |
| Best for | Planned trips, claims | Yearly totals, tax records |
Tips to track mileage without stress
Most people lose money on mileage because they forget to write trips down. These habits fix that.
Log the same day
Add each trip before you go to bed. Details fade fast after a week.
Use one place
Keep every trip in one log. Do not mix notes, apps and paper.
Save the CSV
Download your log each month and keep it with your receipts.
Check the date
Rates can change during the year. The trip date sets the right rate.
Note the purpose
Write who you met or why you drove. A short note is enough.
Keep tolls apart
Parking and tolls are often paid on top of the mile rate.
Who uses a miles calculator?
Anyone who drives for work, care or a good cause can use it.
Employees
Work out what your company owes you for driving your own car.
Self employed
Track business miles all year for your tax deduction.
Gig drivers
Log delivery and rideshare miles between jobs.
Sales teams
Plan routes with many stops and see the miles for each day.
Volunteers
Count miles driven for a charity at the 14 cent rate.
Patients and carers
Add up trips to doctors and hospitals for medical miles.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about mileage, IRS rates and mileage logs.
What is the IRS mileage rate for 2026?
For business, it is 72.5 cents per mile from January 1 to June 30, 2026, and 76 cents per mile from July 1, 2026. Medical and moving is 20.5 cents, then 23.5 cents. Charity stays at 14 cents.
How do I calculate mileage between two addresses?
Type both addresses into the mileage calculator and press Calculate miles. It finds the driving route and shows the total miles.
How do I calculate a round trip?
Turn on Round trip. The tool adds the drive back to your start point and counts those miles too.
Can I add more than one stop?
Yes. Tap "Add a stop" to add up to six stops. The miles for the full route are added together.
Do I take off my commute?
Often yes, if you start or end at home on a work day. Pick one way or round trip commute and enter your normal one way miles.
Is the mileage log saved?
Yes. It is saved in your own browser on this device. Download the CSV file to keep a copy.
Can I use kilometers?
Yes. Switch Units to kilometers and enter your own rate per kilometer with the Custom option.
Can I claim tolls and parking too?
Often yes. Business tolls and parking are usually paid on top of the mileage rate. Keep the receipts and add them to your claim as separate items.
What is the difference between a mileage calculator and a mile calculator?
They are the same thing. Both count the miles you drive. This one also turns miles into money with the right rate.
Is mileage reimbursement taxable?
Usually not, if your employer pays at or below the IRS rate and you keep good records. Payments above the rate may be taxable.
Planning a longer drive?
See gas, tolls, travel time and cost per person for any road trip.
This page gives general information, not tax or legal advice. IRS rates come from IRS Notices 2026-10 and 2026-11. Always check IRS.gov and your employer's policy.