Lease Mileage Calculator
Will you go over your lease miles? Enter your lease terms and current odometer to project your miles at turn-in, see the overage charge, check your pacing, and compare the cheapest way out.
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Your projection
The bar shows your projected miles against your total allowance. The black line marks 100% of your allowance.
Monthly mileage planner
Over-mileage action guide
Three ways to handle projected overage — the cheapest for your numbers is marked:
Upfront-mile prices are typical lessor ranges ($0.10–$0.15). Your contract rate applies at turn-in. A lease buyout skips mileage fees entirely — worth pricing if your car’s market value is above the residual on your contract.
Typical excess-mile charges by brand
| Brand tier | Typical charge | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Luxury | $0.25 – $0.30 / mile | BMW, Mercedes-Benz |
| Premium | $0.20 – $0.25 / mile | Audi, Lexus, Acura, Genesis |
| Mainstream | $0.15 – $0.20 / mile | Toyota, Honda, Ford, Chevrolet, Hyundai, Kia |
EVs follow the same brand tiers. These are typical ranges — your signed lease contract always wins, so check the mileage clause before you plan around these numbers.
Worked example
36-month lease, 12,000 miles per year, odometer at 30,000 miles after 24 months, $0.20 per excess mile. Total allowance: 36,000 miles. Expected pace at month 24: 24,000 — you are 6,000 miles over pace. Projected at turn-in: 45,000 miles. Excess: 9,000 miles. Turn-in charge: $1,800. To stay under from here: at most 500 miles/month for the last 12 months. Buying the 9,000 miles upfront at $0.12 would cost about $1,080 — $720 less than paying at turn-in.
Lease mileage FAQs
What is the excess mileage charge on a lease?
It is the per-mile fee in your lease contract for miles driven beyond your total allowance — typically $0.15 to $0.30 per mile depending on the brand. Multiply your excess miles by that rate to get the turn-in bill. The charge is fixed when you sign, so check the mileage clause in your agreement.
Can I buy extra miles in the middle of my lease?
Often yes. Many lessors sell extra miles during the lease at $0.10 to $0.15 per mile — well below the $0.20 to $0.30 turn-in rate. Call your lessor and ask; some brands only allow it at signing or in the final months, so the offer varies.
Is it cheaper to pay the overage or buy the car at lease end?
Do the math both ways. Paying the overage costs your excess miles times your contract rate. Buying out the car skips mileage fees entirely — compare the residual value on your contract with the car’s current market value. If the buyout price is below market value, buying is usually the cheaper move.
Do unused miles get refunded if I drive under my allowance?
No. Lease miles are use-it-or-lose-it. Driving under your allowance earns no credit and no refund — the allowance is a cap on free miles, not a balance you own.
How do I check my lease mileage allowance?
Find the annual allowance in your lease agreement, divide by 12, and multiply by your total lease months for the full allowance. For your pace today, multiply that monthly figure by months elapsed and compare it with your odometer reading.