PCS Tools · Money

What will this move cost you?

DLA, mileage, per diem, TLE and PPM incentive — against what you'll actually spend. Pick your bases and see the real numbers before orders drop.

Leaving (current base)

Heading to (new duty station)

Trip Details

Estimate your PCS costs

Planning tool. Adjust to match your orders — real entitlements are set by DFAS.

Distance (mi)

POV vehicles authorized

Travel days en-route4 days

Adults (incl. member)

Children

TLE days at new base10 / 14

DLA (rank-based)

Move type

Est. Net To Your Pocket

$6,696

Reimbursements $8,012 − out-of-pocket $1,316

Reimbursements

DLA$3,300
MALT · 1 POV$264
Per Diem · 4 days$1,548
TLE · 10 days$2,900

Estimated Out-Of-Pocket

Fuel$196
Lodging en-route$660
Food$460

Rates approximate 2026 DoD JTR / DTMO figures. Final entitlements are calculated by DFAS based on your orders, rank, dependents, and receipts.

Planning estimates based on published DoD JTR / DTMO rates. Distances are road estimates from base coordinates. Final entitlements are calculated by DFAS from your orders.

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