Mileage reimbursement rate change in effect for 2026

The 2026 mileage rate for Purdue University business travel using a privately owned vehicle is $0.725 per mile, up from $0.70 per mile in 2025. The rate is based on both fixed and variable costs of operating a vehicle.

The Indiana Department of Administration mileage rate for using privately owned vehicles on sponsored program grant funds can be found online.  

Questions may be directed to Purdue Travel at purduetravel@purdue.edu.