Cost to drive from Milan to Venice
Driving from Milan to Venice covers 272 km (169 miles) and takes about 2h 57min without stops. At the latest average price in each country along the way, the fuel for the trip costs about €38 in a typical petrol car — here's the full breakdown for petrol, diesel and electric.
Where the petrol money goes
The 19 L a typical petrol car burns on this drive, priced where it is burned.
Tolls and vignettes: not included — we hold no verified toll tariffs for Italy, and we don't guess them.
Petrol, diesel or electric — priced for your car
Pick the kind of car you drive and whether you are coming back. Prices are the average across every country on the route.
Driving Milan → Venice in a family car, electric costs €22.31 less than petrol — 58% of the bill.
Milan vs Venice: which end is cheaper?
Both ends of this route draw on the same regional averages — the comparison below shows what that means at the pump.
What if fuel prices move?
Booking this drive for later in the year? Pump prices swing with crude, season and tax changes — here is the same 272 km in a typical petrol car at four price levels.
Cheapest fuel before you leave Milan
The cheapest forecourts within 15 km of Milan, out of 526 that report a price. Local median €1.999 — filling 50 litres at the cheapest rather than the middle of the market saves about €8.00.
- 14 km€1.839Api-IpVia Santa Rita da Cascia 60 20143
- 214 km€1.959Q8Provinciale 208, Km2 Snc 20061
- 310 km€1.984AuchanSs 11 Strada Padana Superiore Snc 20090
- 43 km€1.989Q8Virginio Ferrari 16 20142
- 53 km€1.989Q8Via Cassala 31 20143
Cheapest fuel when you arrive in Venice
The cheapest forecourts within 15 km of Venice, out of 93 that report a price. Local median €1.999 — filling 50 litres at the cheapest rather than the middle of the market saves about €0.75.
- 110 km€1.984AuchanVia Eugenio Bacchion Snc 30174
- 27 km€1.989Q8Viale San Marco 108 30173
- 38 km€1.989Q8Piazzale Sirtori, Marghera- Rione di Venezia Snc 30175
- 48 km€1.989Q8Fz. Marghera Via Brunacci 19 30175
- 59 km€1.989Q8Fz.Mestre Via Miranese 100 30174
Your car's mpg, tank and fuel level — plus tolls, route options and the cheapest stops.
How this cost is calculated
We take the real driving route between Milan and Venice (272 km) from OpenStreetMap routing, work out how far it runs in each country, and price the fuel a typical car burns in each one at that place's latest published average. 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 trip planner for your exact numbers, or check prices on the Italy fuel prices page.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the cheapest fuel in Milan?
The cheapest forecourt within 15 km of Milan is charging €1.839 for petrol 95, against a local median of €1.999 across 526 stations that report a price — about €8.00 on a 50-litre fill.
Where is the cheapest fuel in Venice?
The cheapest forecourt within 15 km of Venice is charging €1.984 for petrol 95, against a local median of €1.999 across 93 stations that report a price — about €0.75 on a 50-litre fill.
How much does it cost to drive from Milan to Venice?
The drive is 272 km (169 miles) and takes about 2h 57min without stops. Fuel costs roughly €38.38 in an average petrol car, €36.62 in a diesel, and €16.16 in an electric car, using the latest average price in each country along the way.
How far is it from Milan to Venice in miles and km?
About 169 miles or 272 kilometres by road — roughly 2h 57min of driving.
Is it cheaper to fill up in Milan or Venice?
Both ends use the same regional prices on this route.
How many times will I need to fill up between Milan and Venice?
None on the way. The drive needs about 19.0 L of petrol and a typical 55 L tank covers roughly 786 km, so one full tank at the start does the whole trip.
Is it cheaper to drive or fly from Milan to Venice?
On fuel alone the drive costs about €38 one way, and that cost splits across everyone in the car — with €10 each for four people, which is where driving usually wins. Against that, the drive takes 2h 57min without stops, and a fair comparison also counts tolls, parking, wear and any overnight stay.
What will this trip cost if fuel prices change?
At today's prices the petrol is about €38. A 10% rise takes it to €42, a 25% rise to €48, and a 10% fall to €35. Prices here refresh as each source publishes, so this page always reflects the latest figures.
How do I get the exact cost for my car?
Set the vehicle type on this page for an instant estimate, or open the FuelWide trip planner with your car's fuel economy, tank size and how full it is — it prices the drive state by state and suggests where refuelling is cheaper (state averages in the US, individual forecourt prices where a country publishes them).
Driving distance via OSRM / OpenStreetMap. Fuel prices are the latest published averages for each country on the route (sources named on each price page); efficiency and electricity rates are typical estimates, and tolls are not included unless listed above. Your figure will vary — use the planner for an exact result.