Hello All,I have been thinking about posting this for some time and have finally captured the picture I needed.For all of you who are not familiar with the wide open spaces we have in the Western part of the country I thought I would share this example.Some of you who have traveled may recognize this location as it is near a popular destination.Hope this works.Here is the photo link: Click For Full-Size Image.

Growing up in WY I learned to drive on TOP half of fuel tank

Looks like US 93 in Nevada between Wells and Ely.

Years ago, I saw a sign saying McDonald's 100 miles ahead.

Thanks Traver8. I used to work for a lot of mines all over the US doing consulting work. There are state highways in Nevada that are still dirt. Some mine sites are well in excess of 50 miles off the pavement. Top half of the tank is right.

The Wide Open West - an Example | Good Sam Community

dapperdan
Explorer
Jun 14, 2019
wows, this was the price for Diesel at Coldfoot Camp March of 2013. We were there for Aurora photography and sight seeing.

Up there you CAN'T argue........ the price is the price! :B

It gets REALLY dark up there, perfect for time-exposures!

Dan
DrewE
Explorer II
Jun 14, 2019
wowens79 wrote:
I wonder what the prices are like at the last gas station after the sign, and the first one after the long stretch??

My range is only 175-200 miles

I don't remember what the prices were, but in general one doesn't go to Alaska (and in particular along the Dalton Highway) primarily to fill up with really inexpensive fuel. It didn't strike me as horribly outrageous given the remote locations.

The scenery, especially around and when crossing the Brooks range, more than makes up for the fuel costs. I don't care to think of what a 120 mile tow would have cost had that been necessary, though.
Old-Biscuit
Explorer III
Jun 13, 2019
'Next Services' implies that there is a fuel station RIGHT there.......so one fills up/tops off etc regardless of the price.

Hobbies are NOT cheap :B
wowens79
Explorer III
Jun 13, 2019
I wonder what the prices are like at the last gas station after the sign, and the first one after the long stretch??

My range is only 175-200 miles
time2roll
Nomad
Jun 13, 2019
DrewE
Explorer II
Jun 13, 2019
Is the Dalton Highway in Alaska part of the west? There are 240 miles of no services between Coldfoot and Deadhorse.
paulj
Explorer II
Jun 13, 2019
NV/OR 140 is one of the longest stretches. Winnemucca, NV to Lakeview, OR.
time2roll
Nomad
Jun 12, 2019
Have not driven this one yet:
NRALIFR
Explorer
Jun 12, 2019
^ The boss would have said “We can make that, no problem! It’s fine. It’ll be fine.” LOL

Of course, she knows about the Jerry can too. :W

:):)
ppine
Explorer II
Jun 12, 2019
In the West there used to a lot of small gas stations and motels in remote areas out by themselves. People did not travel as far in a day with the older cars and more primitive roads. Many of those old buildings are still standing but long closed.

It is counter intuitive but there are lots of places like Nevada,eastern OR, NE CA, Utah, etc where the facilities are actually further apart today than they used to be.

I cannot imagine having a vehicle with a range of 175 miles. A Ford diesel has a stock 35 gallon tank. Running empty the range is well over 700 miles. Pulling a TT I can still go about 450 miles.