What is the range of the Honda Pilot?
On a full tank, a current Honda Pilot typically travels about 430–450 miles, depending on drivetrain and driving conditions.
With a 19.5-gallon fuel tank and varying efficiency between front-wheel drive (FWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD), the Pilot’s driving range hinges on the vehicle’s EPA-rated economy and how you drive. Real-world results differ, especially between city and highway conditions, payload, and climate.
Key numbers that determine range
Before outlining the range figures, note the central data points that influence how far the Pilot can go on a tank:
- Fuel tank capacity: 19.5 gallons.
- Estimated combined fuel economy: about 23 mpg for FWD and about 22 mpg for AWD, depending on model year and trim.
Using those figures gives a rough per-tank range: about 430–450 miles with FWD and about 400–430 miles with AWD.
How driving conditions affect range
In everyday use, range shifts with driving style and conditions. Highway cruising at steady speeds tends to yield higher mpg, while city driving with frequent stops lowers it. Temperature, cargo weight, and the use of climate control also influence range.
Tips to maximize range
To squeeze more miles out of a tank, consider these practices:
- Maintain moderate speed and use cruise control on highways.
- Keep tires properly inflated and reduce unnecessary weight and drag (remove roof racks when not in use).
- Avoid aggressive acceleration and excessive idling.
In practice, the Pilot’s range is best estimated by applying the vehicle’s fuel economy numbers to your planned route and considering conditions ahead of time.
Model-year notes
The numbers above reflect the current generation introduced in 2023 and carried forward into recent model years. If you’re looking at older Pilot generations, tank size and efficiency differ, leading to a different range expectation.
Summary: With a 19.5-gallon tank and typical mixed-driving efficiency in the low-to-mid 20s mpg, the Honda Pilot generally offers about 400–450 miles of range per tank, with AWD delivering a slightly lower range than FWD. Real-world results vary with driving style and conditions.
