Aire de Phalempin Ouest (A1): is it worth leaving the motorway for fuel?
Small gain
Diesel costs €2.367/L here, 18 c/L more than at the Carvin station (Rue du vieux Château), exit 18: leaving the motorway saves €8.38 on 50 litres for a 3.4 km, 6 min detour (prices of 3 November 2026).
18 c/Ldiesel, services mark-up
3 c/Lpetrol 95, services mark-up
+€8.38diesel, saving on 50 L
| Exit | 18 (Carvin, Libercourt, Oignies) |
|---|---|
| Back onto the motorway | Arras, Lens, Douai |
| Detour | 3.4 km · 6 min |
| Tolls | no toll on this stretch |
Diesel — Small gain
Price at the services: €2.367/L (3 November 2026) · Services mark-up (median): 13 c/L.
Price at the services€2.367/L
Carvin€2.189/L
Gap18 c/L
Stations near the exit
| Station | Saving on 50 L | Price | Detour |
|---|---|---|---|
| CarvinRue du vieux Château | +€8.38 | €2.189/L | +3.4 km · 6 min |
| Avelin81 Rue De Seclin | +€7.54 | €2.150/L | +21 km · 17 min |
| CourrièresRue Roger Salengro | +€7.53 | €2.201/L | +5.0 km · 14 min |
| OstricourtRoute de Thumeries | +€6.73 | €2.199/L | +11 km · 15 min |
| Faches-ThumesnilC.C. Auchan - Lieu-Dit Moulin De | +€6.34 | €2.150/L | +29 km · 24 min |
Petrol 95 — Stay on the motorway
Price at the services: €2.017/L (3 November 2026) · Services mark-up (median): -8 c/L.
Price at the services€2.017/L
Carvin€1.990/L
Gap3 c/L
Stations near the exit
| Station | Saving on 50 L | Price | Detour |
|---|---|---|---|
| CarvinRoute Nationale 25 | +€0.33 | €1.990/L | +7.8 km · 10 min |
| Faches-ThumesnilC.C. Auchan - Lieu-Dit Moulin De | −€2.50 | €1.990/L | +29 km · 24 min |
| CarvinRue du vieux Château | −€4.55 | €2.099/L | +3.4 km · 6 min |
| CourrièresRue Raoul Briquet | −€4.64 | €2.089/L | +8.0 km · 14 min |
| Oignies38 Rue Émile Zola | −€5.03 | €2.099/L | +7.1 km · 9 min |