Lawn Care Route Stops Per Day Calculator — Rex's Toolbox

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Money math without the spreadsheet headache. Plug in your numbers and I'll show you exactly where the dollars land.

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Inputs

Shift length(hrs)

Average lot size(sq ft)

Mowing rate (zero-turn)(sq ft/min)

Trim + edge + blow time(min)

Average drive time between stops(min)

Price per stop($)

Result

Stops per crew per day

Daily route revenue

$700

Minutes per stop

37.9

Revenue per crew-hour

$78

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How to use this

1Enter shift length (hrs).
2Enter average lot size (sq ft).
3Enter mowing rate (zero-turn) (sq ft/min).
4Enter trim + edge + blow time (min).
5Enter average drive time between stops (min).
6Enter price per stop ($).
7Read your stops per crew per day on the right — it updates as you type.
8Hit Share to keep the scenario or send it to someone.

About this calculator

Lawn care schedulers routinely overbook routes by assuming every yard takes the same 20 minutes, then wonder why the crew finishes at 7pm angry. This calculator accounts for mow time by lot size, drive time between stops, and a load/unload buffer, then tells you the max stops per day and the revenue that generates so you can build routes that finish on schedule.

FormulaTime per stop = (lot size ÷ mowing rate) + trim/blow time + drive time + load buffer. Stops per day = shift hours ÷ time per stop. Revenue = stops × price per stop.

Worked example

Using the values the calculator loads with:

Inputs

Shift length: 9 hrs
Average lot size: 8000 sq ft
Mowing rate (zero-turn): 350 sq ft/min
Trim + edge + blow time: 8 min
Average drive time between stops: 7 min
Price per stop: 50 $

Results

Stops per crew per day: 14
Daily route revenue: $700
Minutes per stop: 37.9
Revenue per crew-hour: $78

What each field means

Inputs

Shift length (hrs): The shift length used in the calculation, measured in hrs. Starts at 9 hrs so you have a working example on load. Accepted range: 4–14 hrs.
Average lot size (sq ft): The average lot size used in the calculation, measured in sq ft. Starts at 8000 sq ft so you have a working example on load.
Mowing rate (zero-turn) (sq ft/min): The mowing rate (zero-turn) used in the calculation, measured in sq ft/min. Starts at 350 sq ft/min so you have a working example on load.
Trim + edge + blow time (min): The trim + edge + blow time used in the calculation, measured in min. Starts at 8 min so you have a working example on load.
Average drive time between stops (min): The average drive time between stops used in the calculation, measured in min. Starts at 7 min so you have a working example on load.
Price per stop ($): The price per stop used in the calculation, measured in $. Starts at 50 $ so you have a working example on load.

Results

Stops per crew per day: Returned as a whole number and shown as the headline result. It recalculates instantly whenever you change an input, so you can compare scenarios without reloading.
Daily route revenue: Returned as a money amount in US dollars. It recalculates instantly whenever you change an input, so you can compare scenarios without reloading.
Minutes per stop: Returned as a decimal number. It recalculates instantly whenever you change an input, so you can compare scenarios without reloading.
Revenue per crew-hour: Returned as a money amount in US dollars. It recalculates instantly whenever you change an input, so you can compare scenarios without reloading.

FAQ

How many lawns should a two-man crew mow per day?

For typical suburban lots (6,000-10,000 sq ft) with a zero-turn mower, most efficient crews land between 14 and 22 stops in a 9-hour day once drive time is tight. Rural routes with larger lots and more spread-out customers often run 8-12. If your actual count is well below this, the bottleneck is usually routing order, not mowing speed.

Does lot size or drive time matter more for daily stop count?

For dense suburban routes, drive time usually dominates because mow time on a standard lot is only 8-15 minutes with a good mower. Adding just 5 extra minutes of drive time per stop across a 16-stop day removes an hour and a half of capacity, roughly 4-5 fewer stops. Tighten the route before buying a faster mower.

Should crews take on outlier large properties on a route day?

Only if priced separately. A half-acre property mixed into a route of quarter-acre suburban lots can eat 40+ minutes and blow up the day's schedule. Route large properties on dedicated days or price them at a premium that reflects the actual time, not the standard per-stop rate.

Accuracy and limitations

Results are estimates before tax, fees, and inflation unless an input explicitly covers them.
Rates are treated as fixed for the whole period — variable-rate products will drift from this projection.
This is educational maths, not financial advice. Check anything contractual with the lender or your accountant.

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