Caring for an older parent or a loved one who needs help — daily routines, dementia, falls, medication, care homes, costs, respite and looking after yourself. Type your worry, get a kind straight answer in seconds. The full detailed report costs less than a cup of coffee: $2.95.
Long-distance carers spend thousands a year on travel without ever seeing the total. This calculator turns trips, miles and flights into an honest annual figure — including the hours behind the wheel, which are a cost too. Most people are surprised; many then restructure visits into fewer, longer blocks or mix in video check-ins.
Put a real number on long-distance caring — annual miles, driving cost, flights and hours behind the wheel.
The IRS standard mileage rate — around 67 cents per mile for 2026 — is the accepted figure for the true cost of driving, covering fuel, maintenance, tyres and depreciation. It is higher than people guess, which is exactly the point.
Consolidate: fewer, longer visits beat many short ones. Add video calls between visits, hire local help for routine tasks, and check carer travel concessions from airlines and employers. The goal is presence that matters, not mileage.
Yes. At 50 mph average, a 300-mile round trip is six hours before you arrive. Once you value your time, flights plus a hire car often beat driving — and the calculator lets you compare both on one screen.
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