How many miles can you deduct for DoorDash?

There is no single mileage allowance that fits every DoorDash driver. Your deduction depends on documented eligible business driving and the vehicle expense method you can use.

Record the trip, then review its purpose

Keep a log of delivery driving with dates, distance and business purpose. Separate personal trips. Travel from home to a work location can be subject to commuting rules, so avoid assuming every mile with the app enabled qualifies.

How the mileage estimate works

Under the standard mileage method, an estimate starts with eligible business miles multiplied by the applicable IRS rate. Use the rate for the tax year and driving period; check official guidance before filing.

For a simple arithmetic example, 100 eligible miles at a hypothetical $0.70 rate would equal a $70 deduction. This is an illustration, not the current rate or a $70 refund.

A simple delivery-driver recordkeeping routine

1. Enable tracking before you drive and select your delivery service.
2. Review routes and add the purpose of your work trips.
3. Keep personal driving separate and save relevant receipts.
4. Export your log regularly and reconcile it with your other records.

Track DoorDash and other work in one place

Free Mile Tracker includes 50 free automatic trips each month, unlimited manual tracking and CSV exports. Use service categories to organize DoorDash, Uber, Lyft and other business driving.

U.S. general information. Eligibility varies by circumstances; get individual tax guidance before filing.

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