What you need to know
Lyft only tracks "online miles" — it misses miles to the first ride, between rides, and back home. Those uncounted miles can mean $1,000+ in lost deductions per year. This free generator captures every business mile and produces a 2026 IRS-compliant PDF in minutes.
Quick tips for mileage log for lyft drivers
- Lyft trip summaries are a starting point, not a full log
- Track miles to the first pickup and home from the last drop-off
- Cancellations still count — log the miles you drove
- Keep the Lyft tax summary from your driver dashboard as backup
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.