What you need to know
Skip the Excel templates. This free mileage log generator creates a clean, IRS-ready PDF in under 3 minutes. Just enter your trips, click generate, and download. Works for business, medical, and charity miles using the official 2026 IRS rates.
Quick tips for free mileage log template
- IRS requires: date, destination, business purpose, and miles driven
- Best practice: log trips weekly, not at year-end
- Save the PDF and your odometer photos as backup
- Print or email the PDF to your CPA at tax time
How this generator helps
Most mileage trackers force you to download an app, create an account, or pay a subscription. This generator does none of that. Enter your trips above, click "Generate IRS-Ready PDF," and download a properly formatted log in seconds. Your data stays in your browser between sessions, so you can come back and add more trips throughout the year.
What goes in the PDF
The generated PDF includes everything the IRS requires: date, start location, end location, purpose, miles driven, and trip type. It also includes your odometer readings (if entered), a calculated tax deduction summary, and a clean header showing your name and vehicle. Print it, email it to your CPA, or upload it to TurboTax — it is ready for tax filing as-is.