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How Much Does It Cost To Drive?
posted by Blake BottWhen planning a vacation, one of the first questions you may ask yourself is "How much will it cost?" Deciding how to get there can majorly affect the cost of your vacation. We've created a formula that you can use to determine how much it will cost your family to drive to our two most popular vacation destinations: Disneyland and San Diego! Just select the information that applies to you and start your vacation planning!
| Vehicles: | MPG | Tank Size |
| Average Minivan: | 24 mpg. | 20 gallons |
| Average SUV: | 24 mpg. | 20 gallons |
| Large SUV: | 20 mpg. | 29 gallons |
| Average Sedan: | 30 mpg. | 16 gallons |
| Large Sedan: | 27 mpg. | 18 gallons |
| City: | Disneyland* | San Diego* |
| Albuquerque: | 784 miles | 814 miles |
| Austin: | 1,363 miles | 1,300 miles |
| Boise: | 1,020 miles | 1,087 miles |
| Dallas: | 1,422 miles | 1,360 miles |
| Denver: | 1,015 miles | 1,082 miles |
| Fresno: | 245 miles | 339 miles |
| Houston: | 1,532 miles | 1,469 miles |
| Las Vegas: | 273 miles | 340 miles |
| Phoenix: | 358 miles | 355 miles |
| Portland: | 989 miles | 1,082 miles |
| Sacramento: | 412 miles | 505 miles |
| Salt Lake City: | 677 miles | 744 miles |
| San Antonio: | 1,338 miles | 1,275 miles |
| San Francisco: | 501 miles | 407 miles |
| Seattle: | 1,164 miles | 1,257 miles |
| Tucson: | 419 miles | 409 miles |
| Average MPG: | 25 mpg | |
| Average Tank: | 20 gallons | |
| National Average: | $1.70 a gallon | |
| Average Price per Tank: | $34.00 | |
| Average Miles a Tank: | 500 miles |
The Formulas:
MPG x Tank Size = Miles per Tank
Gas Price x Tank Size = Price per Tank
Destination Distance x 2 = Round Trip Mileage
Round Trip Mileage / Miles per Tank = Times Needed to Fill Up
Times Needed to Fill Up x Price per Tank = Total Cost To Drive!
*Destination Mileage is Only One Way!
Example:
| Vehicle | = | Mini Van |
| Starting Destination | = | Salt Lake City, Utah |
| Ending Destination | = | Disneyland |
24 mpg x 20 gallons = 480 miles per tank
$1.53 a gallon (Utah Average) x 20 gallons = $30.60 per tank
SLC to Disneyland (Roundtrip) = 1,354 miles
1,354 miles / 480 miles per tank = 2.8 times needed to fill up
2.8 x $30.60 = $85.68 Total Cost For Gas!!!
With low gas prices and our low vacation prices, your vacation package to the Disneyland® Resort or San Diego is closer than you think! Take advantage of our free night specials for even more savings!
