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City: 10.5 · Hwy: 7.2 L/100km
Fuel Cost — Lagos → Abuja
₦70,004
70.0L × ₦1,000/L · Mixed · 8.8L/100km
Litres
70.0L
Per km
₦89
Tank fill
2x
Needs 2 fill-ups for this route
City vs Highway
Reviewed by: Naira Autos Editorial Team — automotive data & research
Last updated: August 28, 2026
This fuel cost calculator by car follows the same three-step method any road trip cost calculator uses under the hood — you can do it by hand in under a minute, or let the tool above do it instantly for your exact car and currency:
Fuel is usually the biggest single line item on a trip, but a full road trip calculator with gas and tolls should also account for toll plazas, meals, and a small contingency. This tool gives you the fuel number precisely; for a complete Nigerian-route breakdown including tolls, use the Road Trip Calculator alongside it.
Because pump prices move often and vary by country and even by station, we don't hardcode a single "current price" — the slider lets you match whatever you're actually paying today, anywhere in the world.
Real-world fuel consumption in Nigeria — particularly in Lagos — is consistently 25–40% higher than manufacturer highway figures. Lagos traffic, frequent stops, aggressive acceleration, and idling in go-slow conditions all increase fuel burn significantly above spec sheet numbers.
A Toyota Camry rated at 7.2L/100km on the highway typically consumes 10.5–13L/100km in Lekki–VI–Surulere traffic. Use the City mode for Lagos or Abuja inner-city trip planning.
Fuel prices in Nigeria are deregulated and volatile. The pump price slider covers ₦500–₦2,000 per litre to account for the current price band and future increases. Petrol subsidies were removed in 2023 and prices now track exchange rate movements.
For long-distance trips, highway figures are more accurate. The Lagos–Abuja route (791km) is predominantly highway outside city exits. A Lexus RX 350 needs approximately 75 litres — a full tank won't cover it without a refill at Ore or Lokoja.
| Model | City L/100km | Hwy L/100km | Tank (L) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Camry 2.5 (2012–2017) | 10.5 | 7.2 | 70 |
| Honda Accord 2.4 (2013–2017) | 10.0 | 7.0 | 65 |
| Toyota Highlander 3.5 (2014–2019) | 13.5 | 9.8 | 72 |
| Lexus RX 350 (2016–2022) | 12.5 | 9.0 | 72 |
| Toyota Land Cruiser 4.6 V8 | 18.5 | 13.5 | 93 |
| Honda CR-V 2.4 | 10.5 | 7.8 | 58 |
| Toyota Corolla 1.8 (2014–2019) | 9.2 | 6.5 | 50 |
| Mercedes-Benz C 300 (W205) | 11.8 | 8.2 | 66 |
| BMW X5 xDrive35i | 14.5 | 10.5 | 85 |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.6 | 14.5 | 10.8 | 83 |
A common question is simply "how much is gas money" for a drive of a given length — how much gas for 1 hour drive, how much gas for a 2 hour drive, how much gas to drive 3 hours, and so on. There's no single universal answer because it depends on your car and your speed, but here's a realistic baseline: a typical mid-size car averaging 8L/100km at a steady 80km/h average speed (a mix of highway and slower stretches). Use it as a starting point, then plug your actual car and route into the calculator above for an exact figure.
| Drive time | Approx. distance | Fuel needed | Cost @ ₦1,000/L |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 minutes drive | 40km | 3.2L | ₦3,200 |
| 1 hour drive | 80km | 6.4L | ₦6,400 |
| 2 hours drive | 160km | 12.8L | ₦12,800 |
| 3 hours drive | 240km | 19.2L | ₦19,200 |
| 4 hours drive | 320km | 25.6L | ₦25,600 |
| 5 hours drive | 400km | 32.0L | ₦32,000 |
Assumes 8L/100km and 80km/h average speed — a fairly typical mid-size sedan. Heavier vehicles, stop-start traffic, or a different currency and price? Use the calculator above for your specific car.
Questions like "how much is 30 litres of petrol" or "50 litres of fuel cost" come up constantly when budgeting for a fill-up. The math is simple — litres × price per litre — but here's a quick reference at a ₦1,000/litre pump price:
| Volume | Cost @ ₦1,000/L | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| 6 litres | ₦6,000 | Short local errands (~60–75km) |
| 30 litres | ₦30,000 | Half tank for most sedans |
| 50 litres | ₦50,000 | Near-full tank for most sedans |
| 60 litres | ₦60,000 | Full tank for larger SUVs and sedans |
In your own currency: at $1.30/litre, 30L ≈ $39, 50L ≈ $65, 60L ≈ $78. Switch the currency selector in the calculator above to see any volume priced in your own money at today's rate.
Manufacturers usually quote fuel economy as litres per 100km (L/100km) — a lower number means better economy. To get litres per km, just divide by 100: a car rated at 8L/100km uses 0.08 litres per km. Most petrol cars fall in the 6–12L/100km range (0.06–0.12 L/km) depending on engine size and driving conditions.
To flip that into km per litre — the more intuitive "how far will 1 litre of petrol take me" question — divide 100 by the L/100km figure. A car at 8L/100km gets 100 ÷ 8 = 12.5km per litre.
Diesel engines are typically 15–25% more fuel-efficient than a comparable petrol engine, thanks to higher thermal efficiency. A diesel car commonly uses 5–9L/100km (0.05–0.09 litres per km), which works out to roughly 11–20 kilometers per litre of diesel — noticeably further than an equivalent petrol car on the same tank size.
So for "1 litre petrol how many km in car diesel" — you're really comparing two different fuels and engines. A petrol car might get 12.5km/L while the diesel equivalent of the same model gets 15–17km/L, which is why diesel is often preferred for high-mileage and long-haul driving despite diesel sometimes costing more per litre.
Tobi was planning a weekend trip from Lagos to Ibadan and back — about 260km round trip — in his Toyota Corolla 1.8. Using the highway rate of 6.5L/100km from the table above: 260 × (6.5 ÷ 100) ≈ 16.9 litres. At ₦1,000/litre, that's roughly ₦16,900 in fuel for the round trip — enough to set aside cash for tolls and food without guessing. Knowing the number before leaving also told him one 50-litre fill-up would comfortably cover the whole weekend with fuel to spare.
Multiply your route distance (km) by your car’s consumption rate (L/100km), divide by 100 to get litres needed, then multiply by the current pump price per litre. This calculator does that math instantly for 100+ car models in any currency.
Yes — significantly. Stop-start city traffic, hard acceleration, heavy braking, and constant AC use can push real-world consumption 25–40% above the highway figure. Switch between City, Mixed, and Highway modes above to see the difference for your car.
At an 80km/h average speed, a 2-hour drive covers roughly 160km. For a car at 8L/100km, that’s about 12.8 litres — around ₦12,800 at ₦1,000/litre. Enter your own car and distance above for an exact figure.
A 1-hour drive at 80km/h covers about 80km. At 8L/100km, that’s roughly 6.4 litres — about ₦6,400 at ₦1,000/litre.
A 3-hour drive covers roughly 240km at 80km/h. A car at 8L/100km would use about 19.2 litres — roughly ₦19,200 at ₦1,000/litre.
Four hours covers approximately 320km at an 80km/h average speed, using about 25.6 litres for a car at 8L/100km — roughly ₦25,600 at ₦1,000/litre.
Five hours covers roughly 400km at 80km/h. A car at 8L/100km uses about 32 litres — around ₦32,000 at ₦1,000/litre, likely needing a fuel stop for smaller tanks.
A 30-minute drive covers around 40km at a typical average speed. For a car at 8L/100km, that’s about 3.2 litres — roughly ₦3,200 at ₦1,000/litre.
30 litres costs litres × price per litre — ₦30,000 at ₦1,000/litre, or about $39 at $1.30/litre. Switch currency above to see it in your own money.
50 litres costs ₦50,000 at ₦1,000/litre, or roughly $65 at $1.30/litre — close to a full tank for many sedans.
6 litres costs ₦6,000 at ₦1,000/litre, or about $7.80 at $1.30/litre — enough for roughly 60–75km in an average car.
60 litres costs ₦60,000 at ₦1,000/litre, or about $78 at $1.30/litre — a full tank for most mid-size SUVs.
Most petrol cars use 0.06–0.12 litres per km (6–12L/100km) depending on engine size and driving conditions. Divide a car’s L/100km figure by 100 to get litres per km.
Diesel engines are typically 15–25% more efficient than petrol equivalents, using roughly 0.05–0.09 litres per km (5–9L/100km).
A typical diesel car returns 11–20km per litre (100 ÷ L/100km). A diesel SUV at 7L/100km, for example, gets about 14.3km per litre.
A Toyota Camry 2.5 (2012–2017) uses approximately 10.5L/100km in city driving and 7.2L/100km on the highway. In Lagos traffic, real-world consumption is typically 11–13L/100km.
The Lagos–Abuja distance is approximately 791km. A Toyota Camry 2.5 at highway consumption (7.2L/100km) needs about 57 litres. At ₦1,000/litre, that is approximately ₦57,000 in fuel.
A Lexus RX 350 (2016–2022) uses approximately 12.5L/100km in city driving and 9.0L/100km on the highway, with a 72-litre tank. A Lagos–Abuja trip on highway would require approximately 71 litres — needing a refuel en route.
Manufacturer fuel consumption figures are measured under controlled conditions. Real-world conditions — traffic, frequent hard braking, hot weather, air conditioning use, and road quality — typically increase real-world consumption 25–40% above official figures.