Break-Even Haul Distance Calculator

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Calculate Your Break-Even Distance

Expected Scrap Payout ($):

The total amount you expect to receive for your scrap material

Total Cost Paid for Scrap ($):

How much you paid to acquire the scrap (enter 0 if it was free)

Truck's MPG:

Your vehicle's average miles per gallon (loaded)

Fuel Price per Gallon ($):

Current diesel/gas price in your area

Enter your values above and click calculate to see your break-even distance.

Expected Payout: Enter the total amount you expect to receive from the scrap yard.
Scrap Cost: Include any costs for acquiring the material (enter 0 if the scrap was free).
MPG: Use the loaded MPG of your truck for the most accurate results.
Fuel Price: Enter your current local fuel price per gallon.

The calculator provides your one-way break-even distance. For round trips, divide the result by 2 to get the maximum profitable distance.