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Here are the latest PCS and TDY/TAD privately owned vehicle mileage reimbursement rates.
The mileage reimbursement rate for official travel via privately owned vehicle (POV) remains the same in 2025 for permanent change of station moves.
For PCS travel, the Mileage Allowance in Lieu of Transportation (MALT) rate is $0.205 per mile in 2026.
For temporary duty/temporary additional duty (TDY/TAD) travel, the rates are:
- Auto: $0.725/mile
- Motorcycle: $0.705/mile
- Airplane: $1.78/mile
The official mileage distance for calculating travel is determined by the Defense Department. The official mileage distance for calculating travel is determined by the Defense Department. See more details at the DoD travel management website.
For PCS travel, the number of travelers in the vehicle has no bearing on the amount of MALT paid.
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6 Comments
Great insights on Defense. Thanks for sharing!
This is very helpful information. Appreciate the detailed analysis.
Good point. Watching closely.
Interesting update on 2026 Mileage Rates for Official Travel. Looking forward to seeing how this develops.
I’ve been following this closely. Good to see the latest updates.
Solid analysis. Will be watching this space.