How does the tool handle different fuel prices?

The `calculate_trip_expenses` tool allows you to specify a unique location for each leg of your trip, ensuring that localized fuel prices are applied correctly.

Can I use my own vehicle data?

Yes, by using the `find_vehicle_efficiency` tool with a specific vehicle ID, you can retrieve precise MPG and L/100km metrics for your vehicle.

Does it account for road distance vs straight line?

Yes, the system uses regional adjustment factors to estimate actual road mileage from straight-line distances.

Fuel Cost Trip Calculator MCP Connector for Claude

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Calculate road trip fuel costs using vehicle efficiency, regional distance adjustments, and localized fuel prices.

4 tools Official Updated Oct 1, 2026 Official Vinkius Partner

More Details Connect to Claude

The Fuel Cost Trip Calculator is an estimation engine for planning multi-leg journeys. It accounts for the difference between straight-line and road distances using regional adjustment factors. By providing vehicle efficiency data via find_vehicle_efficiency and looking up current fuel prices with lookup_fuel_price, users can determine total expenses. The calculate_trip_expenses tool aggregates all trip segments to provide a comprehensive cost and volume breakdown.

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Connect to Claude

Subscribe on Vinkius, then add this connector to Claude.ai or Claude Code.

① Claude.ai (web app)

Go to Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector
Paste the MCP endpoint URL below

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_9jQtIMX1xM3nbA6Wv64k7OjMFRlTzVDOZVaiDezL/mcp

② Claude Code (terminal)

claude mcp add --transport http fuel-cost-trip-calculator https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_9jQtIMX1xM3nbA6Wv64k7OjMFRlTzVDOZVaiDezL/mcp

③ Claude Desktop

Add to claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "fuel-cost-trip-calculator": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_9jQtIMX1xM3nbA6Wv64k7OjMFRlTzVDOZVaiDezL/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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