Quick answer
A saloon car using 8 litres per 100 km needs about 9.6 litres of petrol for the 120 km from Mombasa to Malindi, costing KSh 2,024 one way or KSh 4,049 return at KSh 210.87 per litre.
| Vehicle | L/100 km | Litres | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small car (Vitz, Note) | 6 | 7.2 | KSh 1,518 |
| Saloon (Premio, Axio) | 8 | 9.6 | KSh 2,024 |
| SUV (Prado, X-Trail) | 11 | 13.2 | KSh 2,783 |
| Diesel SUV / pickup | 10 | 12.0 | KSh 2,575 |
| 14-seater matatu | 13 | 15.6 | KSh 3,347 |
Distance is approximate, along the main highway. Prices are EPRA maximums in Mombasa for 15 September 2026 to 14 October 2026. See fuel prices in other towns.
Rates used in this calculator
| Nairobi | Petrol 214.03 · Diesel 217.86 · Kerosene 191.38 |
|---|---|
| Mombasa | Petrol 210.87 · Diesel 214.58 · Kerosene 188.09 |
| Kisumu | Petrol 213.69 · Diesel 218.08 · Kerosene 191.63 |
| Nakuru | Petrol 212.92 · Diesel 217.27 · Kerosene 190.81 |