Your gross pay is not your pay. Every mile you drive costs you money — gas, tires, oil, depreciation, insurance. If you don’t know your cost per mile, you’re guessing.
Here’s a simple way to estimate it:
- Fuel: Gas price ÷ your MPG. At $2.80/gal and 28 MPG, that’s $0.10/mile.
- Maintenance: Budget $0.08–$0.12/mile for tires, oil, brakes, and repairs.
- Depreciation: Roughly $0.10–$0.15/mile for a typical used sedan.
Add them up and most San Antonio drivers land between $0.30 and $0.40 per mile in true costs. The SA Drivers Club Profit Lab does this math for you — enter a shift and see your true $/hour after costs.
These are planning estimates, not guarantees. Your actual costs depend on your vehicle and driving.