Which device tells you how far the car has traveled in its lifetime?

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The odometer is the distance-tracking device for lifetime travel. It records the total miles or kilometers the car has driven since it was manufactured, usually displayed on the dashboard. Modern cars may also have a resettable trip odometer for measuring distance on a single trip, but the odometer continues to accumulate distance over the vehicle’s life. The other instruments have different roles: a tachometer shows engine speed in RPM, a gear indicator reveals the current transmission gear, and a speedometer displays current speed. The odometer reading is why it matters for maintenance and resale, since it reflects overall wear.