How much does gas cost for a road trip across Canada?

A cross-Canada drive from Vancouver to Halifax is approximately 5,900 km. At a typical car fuel economy of 9L/100km and a blended gas price around $1.97/L (week of May 19, 2026, post-tax-suspension and post-May rebound), fuel costs approximately $1,047 CAD one way. For an RV at 22L/100km, the same route costs approximately $2,560 in fuel. The federal excise tax (10¢/L gasoline, 4¢/L diesel) is suspended April 20 – Sept 7, 2026 — prices in this calculator already reflect that reduction. Exact costs depend on your vehicle, fuel type, driving style, and current provincial gas prices.

How much does it cost to drive from Toronto to Banff?

The drive from Toronto to Banff is approximately 3,400 km via the Trans-Canada. At a car economy of 9L/100km and a blended fuel price around $1.92/L across the provinces crossed (Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta), estimated fuel cost is approximately $597 CAD as of week of May 19, 2026. For an RV at 22L/100km, budget approximately $1,435 in fuel. Prices reflect the federal excise tax suspension (10¢/L gasoline, in effect April 20 – Sept 7, 2026).

What is the average gas price in Canada?

Canadian gas prices vary by region. As of NRCan daily for May 19, 2026: Calgary 197.8¢/L, Toronto 196.2¢/L, Montreal 193.3¢/L, Halifax 184.9¢/L. National weekly average is 196.5¢/L (week ending May 19). The national average for the week ending May 12 is 192.8¢/L (NRCan), up from 169.1¢/L on April 23 despite the federal fuel excise tax suspension remaining in effect (10¢/L off gasoline, 4¢/L off diesel, April 20 – September 7, 2026). Alberta typically remains the lowest-priced province; BC and Nunavut typically the highest. Provincial figures in the calculator below are refreshed periodically.

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Source & data details

Provincial averages from Natural Resources Canada, last refreshed May 19, 2026 (NRCan daily city series for AB/ON/QC/NS through May 19; other provinces estimated relative to national avg 196.5¢/L for week of May 19). Actual pump prices vary by city and station. Prices include the federal fuel excise tax suspension (10¢/L gas, 4¢/L diesel) in effect through September 7, 2026.

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What this chart shows

National population-weighted average for regular gasoline (¢/L CAD). National average: 196.5¢/L (NRCan, week ending May 19, 2026; refreshed weekly each Tuesday). Federal fuel excise tax suspended Apr 20 → Sept 7, 2026 (10¢/L gas, 4¢/L diesel) — still in effect. Prices refresh periodically.

Sources & methodology

Sources: Natural Resources Canada daily city series (Calgary, Halifax, Toronto, Montreal) and NRCan national weekly series (196.5¢/L, week of May 19). Last refreshed May 19, 2026. Provinces not on NRCan’s daily series are estimated by carrying the national-average move onto the April baseline. These are planning estimates — actual pump prices vary by city, station, and day.

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Trans-Canada

Vancouver → Halifax · ~5,900 km

Car: ~$955 · RV (22L): ~$2,335

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Toronto to Banff

Toronto → Banff · ~3,400 km

Car: ~$520 · RV (22L): ~$1,275

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Halifax to Montreal

Halifax → Montréal · ~1,250 km

Car: ~$215 · RV (22L): ~$525

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Calgary to Vancouver

Calgary → Vancouver · ~1,050 km

Car: ~$175 · RV (22L): ~$428

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Ottawa to Québec City

Ottawa → Québec City · ~480 km

Car: ~$81 · RV (22L): ~$199

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Yukon to Vancouver

Whitehorse → Vancouver · ~2,750 km

Car: ~$465 · RV (22L): ~$1,135

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Winnipeg to Calgary

Winnipeg → Calgary · ~1,325 km

Car: ~$205 · RV (22L): ~$500

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Victoria to Tofino

Victoria → Tofino · ~340 km

Car: ~$62 · RV (22L): ~$151

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