Mileage Calculator
This mileage calculator turns the miles you drove into a dollar amount using the IRS standard mileage rates for 2026, which went up on July 1. Pick the purpose of the trips (business, medical, military moving or charity), choose when you drove them, enter the miles and add any tolls and parking. Use the result to fill in a mileage log, check a reimbursement or estimate the vehicle expense you report on your return.
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Results
- Rate per mileFull year: average of both rates, weighted by miles
- Tolls and parking included
Results are estimates. See the methodology below.
How to use the calculator
- Purpose: the rate depends on why you drove. Calculate each purpose separately if you have more than one.
- Period: July 1 – Dec. 31, 2026 (the default) uses the new rates; Jan. 1 – June 30, 2026 uses the earlier ones; Full year 2026 splits your miles between the two.
- Distance: miles for the purpose you chose, taken from your mileage log rather than an estimate. With the full-year option, this field holds the miles driven from January 1 to June 30, and a second field appears for the miles from July 1 to December 31.
- Tolls and parking (advanced option): business-related tolls and parking fees, which the IRS treats separately from the per-mile rate.
The result is the miles × the rate, plus tolls and parking. The rate per mile is shown so you can copy it into your records; for the full year it's the average of the two rates weighted by your miles.
2026 IRS standard mileage rates
The IRS changed the 2026 rates in the middle of the year:
| Purpose | Jan. 1 – June 30, 2026 | July 1 – Dec. 31, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Business | 72.5¢ | 76¢ |
| Medical | 20.5¢ | 23.5¢ |
| Military moving | 20.5¢ | 23.5¢ |
| Charity | 14¢ | 14¢ |
The calculator applies the rate for the period you choose. For the full year it works out each half separately and adds them: Amount = Jan.–June miles × first-half rate + July–Dec. miles × second-half rate + tolls and parking.
The business rate is based on an annual IRS study of the fixed and variable costs of running a car. The charity rate is set by law, which is why it rarely changes. The moving rate is only for active-duty members of the Armed Forces moving under orders to a permanent change of station and, since the One Big Beautiful Bill, certain members of the intelligence community.
Worked examples
| Trip | Period | Miles | Rate | Tolls and parking | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | July–Dec. | 12,000 | $0.76 | $0 | $9,120.00 |
| Business | Jan.–June | 12,000 | $0.725 | $0 | $8,700.00 |
| Business, full year | 6,000 + 6,000 | 12,000 | $0.7425 | $0 | $8,910.00 |
| Business with tolls and parking | July–Dec. | 8,400 | $0.76 | $350 | $6,734.00 |
| Medical appointments | July–Dec. | 640 | $0.235 | $0 | $150.40 |
| Military move (PCS) | July–Dec. | 1,250 | $0.235 | $0 | $293.75 |
| Volunteering for a charity | July–Dec. | 300 | $0.14 | $0 | $42.00 |
In the full-year example, 6,000 miles at 72.5¢ give $4,350 and 6,000 miles at 76¢ give $4,560. All 12,000 miles driven after June 30 would be worth $420 more than all 12,000 before July 1. In the tolls example, $6,384 comes from the miles and $350 from tolls and parking. Charity miles are worth 14¢ in either half, so the period doesn't change them.
Reimbursement or deduction?
The same rate serves two purposes. Some employers use it as a reference for reimbursing employees, but each employer sets its own policy, so check the rate yours pays. On a tax return, the rate is a way to work out a deduction, and who can claim it is limited: most employees can't deduct unreimbursed car expenses. The IRS lists exceptions for Armed Forces reservists, qualified performing artists, fee-basis state or local government officials and self-employed people, who report car expenses on Schedule C (or Schedule F for farmers).
Frequently asked questions
Can I deduct mileage as an employee?
Generally no. The IRS says taxpayers can't claim a miscellaneous itemized deduction for unreimbursed employee travel expenses. If your employer doesn't reimburse you, the calculator still shows what the miles are worth at the IRS rate, which can help when you ask for reimbursement.
Do I have to use the standard mileage rate?
No. You can deduct actual vehicle costs instead. If you own the car, you must choose the standard rate in the first year the car is used for business; in later years you can pick either method. With a leased car, once you use the standard rate you must keep it for the whole lease, including renewals.
Can I add tolls and parking on top of the mileage rate?
For business driving, yes: the IRS says parking fees and tolls attributable to business use are separately deductible. That's why the calculator adds them after the per-mile amount instead of building them into the rate.
Why did the IRS change the rate in July 2026?
The IRS published new rates for the second half of 2026 (IR-2026-29): 76¢ for business and 23.5¢ for medical and military moving, effective July 1. The charity rate stayed at 14¢ because it's fixed by statute. Keep your mileage log with dates so you can apply the right rate to each trip.
Which period should I choose?
Pick the half of the year in which the trips took place. If your log covers all of 2026, choose the full-year option and enter the miles before and after July 1 separately; the calculator applies 72.5¢ or 76¢ (for business) to each part.
What records do I need?
The IRS requires you to back up vehicle expenses with adequate records or sufficient evidence supporting your own statement. A log of each trip's date, purpose and miles, kept as you go, is a common way to do that.
Sources
- IRS — Standard mileage rates (2026: Jan. 1–June 30 per IR-2025-128; July 1–Dec. 31 per IR-2026-29)
- IRS — IRS sets 2026 business standard mileage rate at 72.5 cents per mile (IR-2025-128)
- IRS — Topic no. 510, Business use of car
- IRS — Topic no. 455, Moving expenses for members of the Armed Forces and the intelligence community
This calculator applies the 2026 IRS standard mileage rates for estimates only and is not tax advice. Whether and how you can deduct vehicle expenses depends on your situation; check IRS guidance or a tax professional.