HOW MUCH DOES GAS COST TO DRIVE FROM FLORIDA TO ANYWHERE?
[Interactive Map]
Planning a road trip from Florida and wondering how much gas will cost? Before you load up the car and hit the road, you probably want to know one thing: how much is this actually going to cost in gas?
We built an interactive map that answers that question for every single state — at a glance.
Unlike most gas calculators that spit out one number based on a single national average, this map uses each state’s actual current gas price for the miles you drive through it. That means the cost you see for California uses California’s expensive gas, and the cost for Kansas uses Kansas’s cheap gas. The result is a more accurate, more honest look at what your trip will actually cost.
Florida to anywhere
Hover over any state to see the total miles, drive time, gas cost, and a full route breakdown showing every state you pass through and what gas costs there.
Gas Cost To Drive From Florida
A few things worth knowing before you read the numbers:
Vehicle: 20 MPG — a reasonable average for most cars and SUVs
Routes: Actual driving routes from Orlando, not straight-line distance
Destination: Geographic center city of each state
Gas prices: Each state’s own AAA average — not a national average
Data source: AAA Gas Prices, March 2026
Direction: One way from Orlando, Florida
This means if you’re driving to Tennessee, we used Tennessee’s gas price for the miles you’re in Tennessee — not Florida’s price for the whole trip. That’s what makes this different from a standard calculator.
Quick Highlights
Closest and cheapest: Georgia at just $68 one way — practically a neighbor
Most expensive: Oregon at $562 — far AND pricey gas
Best value for distance: Kansas at $259 for over 1,400 miles — cheap midwestern gas really adds up in your favor
Surprise: Washington State hits $558 — almost as expensive as California, but way fewer people see that coming
Sweet spot: Tennessee at $122 for a classic Florida-to-Nashville road trip — short enough to feel easy, far enough to feel like a real trip
Plan Your Trip at a Glance — Gas Cost & Drive Time from Orlando, FL
Sorted by cost, lowest to highest. All prices one way.
How Long Does It Actually Take?
Gas cost is only half the equation. Before you commit to a road trip, you also need to know how many hours you’re actually going to be sitting in that car. We mapped that too.
Florida to anywhere
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| State ↕ | Gas Cost ↕ | Drive Time ↕ | Miles ↕ | Gas Price There ↕ |
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Total: ~4,765 miles · ~77 hours · Passport required · 4 Canadian provinces · Estimated gas cost ~$1,091 one way
Times are no traffic, direct route, rounded to the nearest 5 minutes. Real world drive time will vary — budget extra for stops, construction, and the inevitable “we need snacks” moment 40 miles before the exit. 😄
Plan Your Trip at a Glance — Gas Cost & Drive Time from Florida to Every State
Sorted by cost, lowest to highest. All prices one way from Orlando.
| State | Gas Cost | Drive Time | Miles | Gas Price There |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $68 | 5h 4m | 361 | $3.64 |
| South Carolina | $81 | 6h 15m | 430 | $3.68 |
| Alabama | $92 | 7h 45m | 492 | $3.64 |
| North Carolina | $108 | 8h 20m | 575 | $3.78 |
| Tennessee | $122 | 10h 20m | 655 | $3.64 |
| Mississippi | $134 | 10h 45m | 708 | $3.56 |
| Kentucky | $144 | 12h 5m | 775 | $3.75 |
| Virginia | $144 | 11h 20m | 760 | $3.89 |
| Louisiana | $147 | 11h 41m | 779 | $3.59 |
| West Virginia | $152 | 12h 15m | 808 | $3.81 |
| Maryland | $164 | 12h 45m | 863 | $4.00 |
| Delaware | $179 | 13h 45m | 941 | $3.83 |
| Arkansas | $182 | 14h 32m | 1,004 | $3.40 |
| Pennsylvania | $182 | 14h | 957 | $3.95 |
| Indiana | $186 | 14h 24m | 988 | $4.08 |
| Ohio | $193 | 15h 40m | 1,014 | $3.91 |
| Illinois | $221 | 17h | 1,143 | $4.23 |
| Missouri | $221 | 17h 50m | 1,180 | $3.44 |
| New Jersey | $222 | 15h 25m | 1,159 | $3.88 |
| Connecticut | $224 | 17h 18m | 1,172 | $3.93 |
| Oklahoma | $228 | 19h | 1,279 | $3.27 |
| Michigan | $229 | 18h | 1,213 | $3.90 |
| Texas | $232 | 18h 30m | 1,248 | $3.61 |
| New York | $233 | 18h 5m | 1,214 | $3.92 |
| Rhode Island | $237 | 18h 20m | 1,235 | $3.79 |
| Massachusetts | $239 | 19h | 1,247 | $3.78 |
| Iowa | $252 | 20h 36m | 1,374 | $3.31 |
| Kansas | $259 | 21h | 1,414 | $3.28 |
| New Hampshire | $262 | 20h 30m | 1,370 | $3.75 |
| Vermont | $265 | 20h 30m | 1,383 | $3.91 |
| Wisconsin | $278 | 21h 30m | 1,441 | $3.67 |
| Maine | $288 | 23h 10m | 1,507 | $3.83 |
| Nebraska | $294 | 25h | 1,613 | $3.37 |
| New Mexico | $317 | 25h | 1,713 | $3.80 |
| Minnesota | $322 | 25h | 1,690 | $3.45 |
| South Dakota | $334 | 27h | 1,847 | $3.41 |
| Colorado | $350 | 28h | 1,886 | $3.91 |
| Wyoming | $364 | 30h | 2,009 | $3.78 |
| North Dakota | $366 | 29h | 1,950 | $3.43 |
| Arizona | $410 | 32h | 2,148 | $4.62 |
| Montana | $430 | 36h | 2,383 | $3.68 |
| Utah | $430 | 34h | 2,288 | $4.04 |
| Idaho | $473 | 38h | 2,549 | $4.22 |
| Nevada | $528 | 39h | 2,635 | $4.83 |
| California | $556 | 39h | 2,665 | $5.83 |
| Washington | $558 | 43h | 2,971 | $5.30 |
| Oregon | $562 | 43h | 2,928 | $4.87 |
| Alaska ⚠️ | ~$1,091 | ~77h | 4,765 | varies* |
Alaska: The Special Case
Yes, you can actually drive from Florida to Alaska. But let’s be real — this is a completely different kind of trip.
Total miles: approximately 4,765 one way
Drive time: roughly 77 hours
Passport required: you drive through 4 Canadian provinces
Route: Florida → Georgia → Tennessee → Kentucky → Illinois → Wisconsin → Minnesota → North Dakota → Saskatchewan → Alberta → British Columbia → Yukon → Alaska
Estimated gas cost: approximately $1,091 one way
British Columbia is the most expensive leg of the Canadian portion, and the sheer distance is what really drives the total up. The Canadian provinces are surprisingly reasonable on their own — it’s just a LOT of road.
Worth knowing: some states issue Enhanced Driver’s Licenses that allow land border crossings into Canada without a full passport. Check with your state’s DMV before you go.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does each state show a different gas price?
Because gas actually costs different amounts in different states. Oregon and Washington regularly run over $4.50 a gallon. Kansas and Iowa often sit well under $3.50. If we used Florida’s price for the entire trip, you’d get a completely wrong number for anything west of Texas. We use the actual price in each state for the miles you drive there.
Why is the destination the center of the state and not a major city?
Using the geographic center of each state gives everyone a fair, consistent target. If we picked major cities, some states would look artificially cheap or expensive just because their biggest city happens to be near a border. The center point puts every state on equal footing.
Does this include the full round trip?
No — all numbers are one way. Double it for a rough round trip estimate, though your return cost may vary a little depending on gas prices when you travel.
Is 20 MPG realistic for my car?
It’s a solid average for a typical car or SUV on the highway. If you drive a truck you might be closer to 15 MPG, if you drive a smaller sedan you might hit 30 MPG. To calculate your own cost: take the miles shown for your destination, divide by your actual MPG, and multiply by the destination state’s gas price shown in the table.
How current are the gas prices?
Gas prices are based on AAA state averages from April 2026. Gas prices change constantly — for the most current numbers before your trip, check aaa.com/gas.
Ready to start planning?
Now that you know what gas will cost, it’s time to figure out where to actually go. Check out our Florida road trip guides for ideas on where to stop, what to see, and how to make the most of your drive — whether you’re staying in state or heading somewhere new.
