How much is a WeGo monthly pass?

WeGo Public Transit sells a 31-day local pass in the range of about 65 dollars. The tool defaults to that figure; check WeGo for the current price and adjust if you use express or regional routes.

Should I use the IRS mileage rate?

The IRS rate, around 0.67 dollars per mile, bundles fuel, maintenance, tires, insurance, and depreciation. Use the per-mile mode for a true total cost of ownership, or use gas-only mode if you just want out-of-pocket fuel cost.

Does this include parking?

Yes. Downtown Nashville parking runs roughly 100 dollars a month for a garage spot, which the tool adds to driving costs. Set it to zero if you have free or employer-paid parking.

Why might transit still cost more time?

This tool compares money, not time. Transit can be cheaper in dollars but slower or less flexible, so weigh the schedule and your value of time alongside the cost gap it reports.

What if I drive only some days?

Set commuting days to match a hybrid schedule. Fewer days lowers both fuel and per-mile costs but usually not the fixed monthly parking pass, so a hybrid week often favors paying per-use parking instead.

Nashville Commute Cost Calculator

This calculator compares the real monthly cost of commuting in Nashville by car versus by WeGo transit. Driving cost is built from your distance, local gas price, fuel economy, parking, and optionally the full IRS per-mile rate.

How it works

The tool totals monthly driving miles, then costs them either by fuel only or by the all-in IRS rate, and adds parking:

monthly miles = one-way miles × 2 × commuting days
fuel cost     = (monthly miles / mpg) × gas price
perMile cost  = monthly miles × IRS rate per mile
drive total   = (fuel or perMile) + monthly parking
transit total = WeGo pass price

The IRS standard mileage rate (about 0.67 per mile) captures fuel, maintenance, insurance, and depreciation, so per-mile mode reflects true cost of ownership rather than just gas out of pocket.

Example and notes

A 12-mile one-way commute on 20 days is 480 miles a month. At 28 mpg and 3.10 a gallon, fuel alone is about 53 dollars; add 100 for parking and driving runs near 153 dollars. A 65 dollar WeGo pass is far cheaper in cash. Switch to per-mile mode and the same 480 miles cost about 322 dollars all-in, widening the gap. Remember this compares money only — transit may add travel time you should value separately.