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FAQ | Jan. 3, 2022

Mileage Rates

Yes, a Service member or civilian employee may be reimbursed for local travel when conducting official business in the area of the PDS or TDY location. For local travel, mileage is based on the number of miles driven, as determined by the odometer. See the JTR, Section 0206 for more information.

All POV travel on a PCS order, either from the old PDS to the TDY location, between TDY locations, or from the TDY location to a new PDS, is paid at the MALT rate, using the official distance determined by the Defense Table of Official Distances [transport.mil]. The traveler receives the standard mileage rate for each authorized POV. The rate does not vary based on the number of occupants.

When POV pick-up or delivery is separate from PCS travel, the Service member receives the automobile mileage rate for one round trip between the old or new PDS and the vehicle processing center.

An eligible civilian employee receives a PCS monetary allowance in lieu of transportation reimbursement for one-way travel between the old or new PDS and the vehicle processing center when the POV pick-up or delivery is separate from the PCS travel.

A traveler is not required to drive a certain number of miles in a day. The JTR only prescribes the allowances based on the authorizing or approving official's determination. See the JTR, par. 020210 for more information. The traveler should consider a schedule that meets the TDY or PCS order’s requirements, and also the traffic conditions, routing, weather conditions, and safety when deciding how far to drive in a day.

Typically, commercial air is the preferred mode of transportation for TDY. However, if the trip is 800 miles round trip or less, then the traveler is authorized to drive a POV and the traveler is not required to complete a cost comparison. See the JTR, par. 020210.

For TDY travel, an authorizing official may authorize a Service member or civilian employee to use non-motorized transportation, such as bicycling, for official TDY travel. However, the traveler does not receive a mileage allowance for official travel by non-motorized transportation. An authorizing official may authorize reimbursement for non-motorized transportation-related expenses only if it is in the Government’s interest. Reimbursement of transportation-related expenses must not exceed the cost of the transportation mode that the authorizing official determines is most advantageous to the Government.

One kilometer equals 0.62 miles. To convert kilometers to miles, multiply the number of kilometers by 0.62. The answer is the equivalent number of miles.

For example, to convert 84 kilometers to miles, multiply 84 by 0.62. The answer is 52 miles.

One nautical mile equals 1.15077945 miles. To convert nautical miles, multiply the nautical distance by 1.15077945. The answer is the equivalent number of miles.

For example, to convert 84 nautical miles to miles, multiply 84 by 1.15077945. The answer is 96 miles.