Free mileage log template
A plain mileage log with the record elements the IRS describes in Publication 463 (chapter 5, recordkeeping): the date, where you went, the business purpose, and the miles for each business use, plus total miles for the year.
Columns
| Column | What to put there |
|---|---|
| Date | Day of the trip. |
| Vehicle | Which car, if you use more than one. |
| Start | Where the trip began. |
| Destination | Address or place you drove to. |
| Business purpose | Who you met or what the trip was for ("Showing, 12 Oak St – Smith"). |
| Odometer start / end | Optional per trip; record at least start- and end-of-year readings. |
| Miles | Miles for that trip. |
| Category | Business, personal, commuting, charity or medical. |
Tired of filling it in by hand?
If your trips are appointments on Google Calendar, SheetMiles fills this log in for you, with driving miles and the IRS rate for each date.
See how it worksThis template is a record-keeping aid, not tax advice. Rules on what counts as business mileage depend on your situation.