CDL Trip Planner

Plan HOS-compliant driving schedules with rest stops and fuel breaks.

Total Trip Distance

Average Speed

mph

Max Driving Hours

hrs

Max On-Duty Hours

hrs

Break Interval

hrs

Fuel Stop Interval

Fuel Stop Duration

min

Tab to move between fields

Driving Days Required

Total Trip Days

1.4

Total Driving Time21.8 hrs

Total Trip Time33.3 hrs

Miles per Day600 mi

Mandatory Breaks2

Fuel Stops1

10-Hour Rest Periods1

Non-Driving Time1.5 hrs

Total Duty Hours23.32

How to Use This Calculator

Enter the Total Trip Distance in miles.
Set your Average Speed (mph) accounting for traffic and terrain.
Enter the FMCSA Max Driving Hours (11 hrs for property carriers) and Max On-Duty Hours (14 hrs).
Set the Break Interval (hours of driving before the mandatory 30-minute break) and Fuel Stop Interval in miles.
Review Driving Days Required, Total Trip Days, and Total Trip Time in hours.

How the result changes with Total Trip Distance

Total Trip Distance: Total one-way trip distance in miles.
Average Speed: Average driving speed including traffic and terrain.
Max Driving Hours: FMCSA HOS driving limit (11 hours for property carriers).
Max On-Duty Hours: FMCSA HOS on-duty limit (14 hours for property carriers).
Break Interval: Hours of driving before a mandatory 30-minute break.
Fuel Stop Interval: Miles between fuel stops.
Fuel Stop Duration: Average time spent per fuel stop.

Identify Input Parameters
4 parameters
Total Trip Distance = 1200, Average Speed = 55, Max Driving Hours = 11, Max On-Duty Hours = 14 = 7 input(s) provided
Calculate Driving Days Required
Driving Days Required
2 = 2
Calculate Total Trip Days
Total Trip Days
1.4 = 1.4
Calculate Total Driving Time
Total Driving Time
21.8 = 21.8
Calculate Total Trip Time
Total Trip Time
33.3 = 33.3