Cost to drive from Paris to Madrid
Driving from Paris to Madrid covers 1,269 km (789 miles) and takes about 13h 27min without stops. At France's current fuel prices (week of 2026-07-20), the fuel for the trip costs about €178.55 in a typical petrol car — here's the full breakdown for petrol, diesel and electric.
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How this cost is calculated
We take the real driving distance between Paris and Madrid (1,269 km) from OpenStreetMap routing, then multiply by a typical car's fuel use and France'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 France fuel prices page.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to drive from Paris to Madrid?
The drive is 1,269 km (789 miles) and takes about 13h 27min without stops. Fuel costs roughly €178.55 in an average petrol car, €157.31 in a diesel, and €52.54 in an electric car, using France's current fuel prices.
How far is it from Paris to Madrid in miles and km?
About 789 miles or 1,269 kilometres by road — roughly 13h 27min of driving.
Is it cheaper to fill up in Paris or Madrid?
Petrol is cheaper in Spain (€1.58/L) than in France (€2.01/L), so wait to fill up when you arrive.
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 France's current official averages; efficiency and electricity rate are typical estimates. Your figure will vary — use the planner for an exact result.