Free tool · October 18, 2026
Route profit per stop calculator
A route can sell well and still lose money at some of its stops. Enter one route day to see what it really earns per day, per stop and per mile, and the sales each stop needs to cover its share of the costs. Then check every store on the route.
One route day
Product
Driver
Fuel and truck
Everything else
Starting numbers are an example. Replace them with your own route.
Check every stop
Add each store’s sales and credits for a typical visit. Each stop gets an equal share of the day’s driver pay, fuel, truck and other costs, using the numbers above. Your list is saved in this browser only.
Splitting costs evenly is a simple rule. A stop far off the route really costs more than one next door, so treat a stop near break-even as a question to look into, not a verdict.
How the numbers are worked out
Every result comes from the numbers you enter. Nothing is estimated for you.
Invoice sales × your margin, minus credits. Credits come off at the store’s price, because that is what the store takes off the invoice, and the stale product is thrown away.
Pay for the day, plus commission on sales after credits.
Miles ÷ miles per gallon × fuel price.
Profit from product, minus driver, fuel, truck and other costs.
Profit per day divided by stops, or by miles.
The invoice sales each stop needs, at your margin and credit rate, for the day to cover every cost and make zero profit.
What to do about a stop that loses money
Dropping a store is the last step, not the first. Try these before you cut it.
A store that sells half a load every week may sell the same in a visit every two weeks, with half the stops.
High credits usually mean too much product on the shelf. Smaller orders and rotating stock bring them down.
Put the stop on the day the truck is already nearby, so the miles to reach it are shorter.
Better-selling items or a price review can lift what the stop earns. Talk to the owner first.
Questions
What is a good profit per stop?
There is no single number. It depends on what you sell, your margin and how far apart the stores are. Use this page to compare stops on your own route, and to see whether the route as a whole covers your costs.
Why are credits taken at the store’s price, not my cost?
When a store gets credit for expired product, the amount comes off what it pays you at the price you charged. The product itself is usually thrown away. So the full credit comes out of your sales.
Should I include my own pay if I drive the route?
Yes, if you want to know what the route earns after paying for the work. Enter what it would cost to pay a driver. Leave it at zero to see what the route earns for an owner who drives it.
How often should I check my stops?
Whenever prices, fuel or the stop list change, and at least every few months. Seasons change what stores sell.
Is my information sent anywhere?
No. The calculator runs in your browser, and the stop list is saved only in this browser. See the privacy notice at the bottom of the page.
General information for route businesses, not accounting or tax advice. Reviewed October 18, 2026.
Profit by store, worked out for you.
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