Travel

Driving vs. flying

Add the trip costs people forget before deciding which route is really cheaper.

Round-trip driving milesVehicle miles per gallonGas price per gallonVehicle wear estimate per mileDriving feesparking, tolls, overnight stopsNumber of travelersRound-trip airfare per travelerBaggage and seat fees per travelerAirport and ground-transport fees

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