Quick answer
A saloon car using 8 litres per 100 km needs about 38.8 litres of petrol for the 485 km from Nairobi to Mombasa, costing KSh 8,304 one way or KSh 16,609 return at KSh 214.03 per litre.
| Vehicle | L/100 km | Litres | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small car (Vitz, Note) | 6 | 29.1 | KSh 6,228 |
| Saloon (Premio, Axio) | 8 | 38.8 | KSh 8,304 |
| SUV (Prado, X-Trail) | 11 | 53.4 | KSh 11,419 |
| Diesel SUV / pickup | 10 | 48.5 | KSh 10,566 |
| 14-seater matatu | 13 | 63.1 | KSh 13,736 |
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 |