PCS Travel Budget Calculator

Build a PCS reimbursement estimate from amounts confirmed by your transportation office.

Enter verified amounts from your official rate lookup, LES, or authorized travel estimate. Enter 0 for items that do not apply.

Official authorized DLA ($)

Authorized travel distance (miles)

Official MALT rate ($ per mile)

Authorized vehicles

Authorized travel days

Combined authorized travel per diem for family ($ per day)

Authorized temporary lodging reimbursement ($)

Other authorized reimbursements ($)

Your planning estimate

Complete all fields to calculate your estimate.

This calculation uses your inputs. It does not determine entitlement, calculate tax liability, or replace an official award or travel authorization.

How it works

Mileage reimbursement is authorized miles multiplied by the applicable MALT rate and authorized vehicles. Family travel per diem is your authorized combined daily amount multiplied by authorized travel days. Add DLA, temporary lodging, and other authorized reimbursements. Rates can change within a calendar year; use the rate effective for your travel dates. This tool does not determine travel days or dependent eligibility.

Use amounts for the same period and enter zero for items that do not apply. Negative results represent a shortfall. Your inputs remain in your browser and are cleared when the page is reloaded.

Frequently asked questions

Are rates looked up automatically?

This tool currently uses your verified inputs. Automated rate tables require the official source files; no replacement rates are invented.

Is the result an official entitlement?

No. Your finance or transportation office determines entitlement and the actual amount paid.

Are my inputs stored?

No. Calculations run in your browser without an account or database.

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