Delivery Rate Per KM Calculator Canada
Find your break-even and suggested rate per kilometre for a delivery trip, including fuel, vehicle wear and your time.
Delivery Rate Per KM Calculator
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How this calculator works
We add up the trip's fuel cost, a per-km maintenance provision, the value of your time (your desired hourly rate × total trip time, including loading and unloading), plus parking, tolls and other costs, to get a total cost for the trip. Dividing that by total kilometres gives your break-even rate — charge less than this and you lose money once your time is counted. Adding your desired margin on top gives the suggested rate to actually quote.
Example
Example
A one-way 12 km trip, round trip checked (24 km total), fuel use 9 L/100 km at $1.55/L, maintenance $0.06/km, your desired rate $22/hour, a 20-minute one-way drive plus 10 minutes loading, no parking or tolls, and a 15% margin. Total cost lands around $23 once fuel, wear and your time are counted, giving a break-even rate near $0.96/km and a suggested rate closer to $1.11/km — roughly $26-27 for the full trip.
What your result means
What your result means
If a client or platform pays less than your break-even rate, you are effectively paying to work once fuel, vehicle wear and your time are all counted — even if the cash in hand feels fine. Use the suggested rate as your starting quote, and adjust the margin field up for rush jobs, difficult access, or high-demand periods.
Frequently asked questions
Is this an official Canadian delivery rate?
No. This is not a government-set or industry-standard rate — it's a calculation based on the costs and margin you enter, so two couriers with different vehicles or expectations will get different numbers, as they should.
Should I round trip even if I pick up another job right after?
Only check round trip if you're actually driving back without another paid trip. If you chain deliveries back-to-back, calculate each leg separately using its own one-way distance.
How do I pick a maintenance provision per km?
Many drivers use $0.05–$0.10 per km depending on their vehicle's age, reliability and how much city driving (harder on brakes and tires) they do — adjust it to your own experience.