I did a JackClassic-like thing and kept track of the miles and the gasoline for the road trip. Here are the stats.
Total Miles: 2276.8
Total Gallons: 80.77
Total Cost of Gasoline: $264.84
Average Price of Gasoline: $3.27 / gallon
(High - $3.399 [Needles, CA]; Low - $2.879 [Pueblo of Sandia, NM])
Miles per Gallon: 28.43
Cost per Mile: 11.6¢
Add the gas/wear-n-tear with the couple nights at Motel 6 and cheap eats, and you got a much better deal than having your unmentionables scrutinized and your bathing suit areas being groped by the TSA!
I like Road Trips!