A saloon car using 8 litres per 100 km needs about 14.8 litres of petrol for the 185 km from Nairobi to Nyahururu, costing KSh 3,168 one way or KSh 6,335 return at KSh 214.03 per litre.
One-way fuel cost, Nairobi to Nyahururu
Vehicle
L/100 km
Litres
Cost
Small car (Vitz, Note)
6
11.1
KSh 2,376
Saloon (Premio, Axio)
8
14.8
KSh 3,168
SUV (Prado, X-Trail)
11
20.4
KSh 4,356
Diesel SUV / pickup
10
18.5
KSh 4,030
14-seater matatu
13
24.1
KSh 5,240
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.