Mobilization Cost Calculator

Mobilization and demobilization cost from distance and scope.

Distance to Site (miles)

Equipment Loads

Cost / Load / Mile ($)

Number of Workers

Travel / Setup Days

Per Diem Rate ($/day)

Temp Facilities Cost ($)

Demob / Mob Ratio

Tab to move between fields

Total Mobilization ($)

$8,625.00

Total Mob + Demob ($)

$12,937.50

Equipment Transport ($)$825.00

Crew Travel / Per Diem ($)$2,800.00

Temp Facilities Setup ($)$5,000.00

Total Demobilization ($)$4,312.50

Cost Per Worker ($)$1,617.19

How to Use This Calculator

Enter the one-way distance from your home base to the project site in miles.
Enter the number of equipment loads (flatbed/lowboy truckloads) and the cost per load per mile.
Enter the crew size and number of travel/setup days plus the per diem rate per worker per day.
Enter temporary facilities cost (trailers, temp power, fencing, signage, sanitation).
Set the demobilization ratio as a fraction of mobilization cost (typically 0.40–0.60).
Read total mobilization, demobilization, and combined mob+demob cost to include in your bid.

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