Planning gas stops
So next week I'm heading from Missouri to Utah, spending about 6 weeks on the road. We'll drive about 300-400 miles a day on the way out and back, and spend the bulk of the time in Moab and Zion NP. ...
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know how much a full tank can get you, and determine a comfortable amount of excess. I know I can get about 180mi on a tank, but I usually plan about 160. I reset my trip odometer every fill up so I know how much I've traveled since last fill up. If you're on a major road/hwy, there will generally be signs that say "next services in XX miles" if they are far apart. I look down at the odometer, do the quick math in my head, and determine if I need to stop now or at the next one.
Carry an extra gas can for piece of mind, but I think you're overthinking it. If you like to meticulously plan, go for it, but I'd rather not stress over it.
Carry an extra gas can for piece of mind, but I think you're overthinking it. If you like to meticulously plan, go for it, but I'd rather not stress over it.
