Cost to drive from Milan to Bologna
Driving from Milan to Bologna covers 214 km (133 miles) and takes about 2h 25min without stops. At Italy's current fuel prices (week of 2026-07-20), the fuel for the trip costs about €28.61 in a typical petrol car — here's the full breakdown for petrol, diesel and electric.
Enter your fuel economy and see stops along the way.
How this cost is calculated
We take the real driving distance between Milan and Bologna (214 km) from OpenStreetMap routing, then multiply by a typical car's fuel use and Italy's current average pump price. The petrol figure assumes 7 L/100km · 34 MPG; diesel and EV use 6 L/100km · 39 MPG and 18 kWh/100km. Your real cost depends on your car, traffic, driving style and the stations you pick — use the planner for your exact numbers, and check live prices on the Italy fuel prices page.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to drive from Milan to Bologna?
The drive is 214 km (133 miles) and takes about 2h 25min without stops. Fuel costs roughly €28.61 in an average petrol car, €26.17 in a diesel, and €12.71 in an electric car, using Italy's current fuel prices.
How far is it from Milan to Bologna in miles and km?
About 133 miles or 214 kilometres by road — roughly 2h 25min of driving.
Is it cheaper to fill up in Milan or Bologna?
Both ends use the same regional prices on this route.
How do I get the exact cost for my car?
Open the FuelWide route planner, enter your car's fuel economy, and it prices the trip on live data — and shows fuel or charging stops along the way.
Driving distance via OSRM / OpenStreetMap. Fuel prices are Italy's current official averages; efficiency and electricity rate are typical estimates. Your figure will vary — use the planner for an exact result.