How Much Does a Road Trip Really Cost? (And How to Plan Without Guessing)

Описание: “How much does a road trip really cost?” Here’s my exact system for figuring it out: the 6 budget buckets, so you can stop guessing and start planning with confidence.
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Still thinking, “We’ll just figure it out as we go”? That’s exactly how most trips end up overspending - usually on food, gas, or last-minute lodging.

In this video, I break down what road trips actually cost and show you how to build a realistic daily budget in about 15 minutes. No spreadsheets, no apps, and no pretending Instagram prices are real life. After visiting all 50 states, I’ve learned that road trip costs are predictable once you know where the money really goes.

Here’s what you’ll learn:
🚫 Why most people underestimate road trip costs
⛽ A quick gas formula you can do in 30 seconds
🏨 The 6 cost buckets every road trip falls into
📊 Real daily budget ranges (lean, middle, treat-yourself)
📍 How cities, seasons, and gateway towns change prices
🧠 Where travelers accidentally overspend (and how to avoid it)
📝 A simple setup you can reuse for every trip

💥 If budgeting has ever stressed you out, caused an argument, or made you wonder “why is everything so expensive?” — this one’s for you.

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00:00 Intro: How much does it cost?
0:42 The 6 Things You Actually Pay For
1:40 The Daily Budget That Actually Works
2:40 Gas in 30 Seconds (No Apps Needed)
3:18 Multipliers (The Reality Check)
4:10 The 15-Minute Setup (Copy This)
5:05 Real-World Example (Steal It)
5:51 Where People Accidentally Overspend (So You Don’t)


ABOUT Teresa / An Acre in the City ➜ I’m Teresa, and I’ve visited all 50 states and over 82% of National Park Service sites. These picks pull together my top discoveries for summer park trips, plus tips to help you get the most out of every stop.

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