What would your life look like on the road? 

How long has a big trip been
on your wish list? 

This is the calculator that answers one question: How much does a road trip actually cost - for your unique travel style. 

And more importantly, how to make it happen.

Grab the Go/No Go Calculator Today

ONLY $17

One off payment (no subscription)

No spreadsheet experience needed

Instant download


Make your planning look like this:

Know your exact budget, based on your campsite preferences - free, low cost, paid or a mix.

Know exactly what you need to save between now and your departure

A list that you can hand half to your partner

Know your fuel bill in advance

Zero last-minute panics with forgotten things

Know how the budget is tracking on your trip and be confident knowing it will last the distance. 

You need to know your unique budget. 


Everyone is different. Back home costs are different, travel styles are different. 


This calculator gives you the tools needed to work out your personalised plan. 

Stop dreaming.
Start planning.
Know your number.

Everything you need to make your dream road trip happen. Fully optimised for the road trip lifestyle, the calculator investigates your own fuel consumption, accommodation preferences, food, experiences and more.

A complete savings plan to get you leaving on time. The automated savings fund tracker ensures that you keep to the plan to leave on budget on your chosen departure date. 

Reduce stress on the road with the real-time expense tracker, giving you time to make adjustments so you don’t need to come home early. 

Five pre-built Quick Reference Calculators, built specifically for road travel, so you’re not doing sums in your head at the servo. 

A comprehensive trip planner that removes the worry of ‘what do I need to do’ on the first few days of your trip. 

Impossible-to-mess-up task tracker for all the pre-departure tasks that come to mind, allowing you to have more brain space, delegate and simply get it all sorted well before you leave.

Quick setup that will take an hour or less and will give you all the answers you need, and get a definitive plan. 

Back home costs are covered too, so nothing on your bank statement catches you out while you’re on the road. 

[BONUS] Big Lap Budget Guide Mini App to help get the conversation started with rough figures. 

[BONUS] Big Lap Savings Tracker. Fill in your results from the Go/No-Go Calculator to create a printable sheet to place on your fridge to remain top of mind.

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[HIGHLY RECOMMENDED] Add the Adventure Calculator: The App for the perfect addition to the spreadsheet. 

Quickly change the numbers to see how to make your budget happen. 

I built the Adventure Calculator for everyone who asked for a simple, effective, quick way to see your unique numbers. 


You answer a few questions (a bit like chatting with me), and it works out your trip budget, your weekly savings target, and a savings tracker you tick off each week. 



It even sends you a little email on savings day :) 


You can absolutely do all of this in the spreadsheet, this just makes it even quicker!


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Have any questions? 

We're here to help... 


Email us at hello@margieandtim.com.au with any of your questions. 

  • Do I need to know how to use spreadsheets?
    Not at all. The instructions PDF walks you through every step from setup. If you can type numbers into a box, you can use this planner.
  • What format does it come in?
    It's a Google Sheets file — so it works on any device, anywhere. You'll get instant access after purchase and a separate PDF instructions guide.
  • Is this just for the Big Lap, or can I use it for shorter trips?
    It works for any trip — a two-week road trip through WA, a few months in Queensland, the full lap, whatever you're planning. Just enter your dates and it does the rest.


  • Are refunds available?
    Sorry, no refunds are available due to the instant download of this product. Please check with us at hello@margieandtim.com.au if you have any questions.
  • Do I have to be towing a caravan for this to work?
    No, this works for anyone travelling by road - car & tent, car & roof top tent, camper, motorhome, hired camper, RV, bicycle... :) you get the idea :)
  • Is this a subscription?
    No. One payment, the file is yours, and any updates come to you.