Quick answer
A saloon car using 8 litres per 100 km needs about 41.2 litres of petrol for the 515 km from Nairobi to Diani, costing KSh 8,818 one way or KSh 17,636 return at KSh 214.03 per litre.
| Vehicle | L/100 km | Litres | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small car (Vitz, Note) | 6 | 30.9 | KSh 6,614 |
| Saloon (Premio, Axio) | 8 | 41.2 | KSh 8,818 |
| SUV (Prado, X-Trail) | 11 | 56.7 | KSh 12,125 |
| Diesel SUV / pickup | 10 | 51.5 | KSh 11,220 |
| 14-seater matatu | 13 | 67.0 | KSh 14,586 |
Distance is approximate, along the main highway. Prices are EPRA maximums in Nairobi 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 |