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Fuel cost and toll question please

Discussion in 'Questions To Truckers From The General Public' started by Broken Spoke, Nov 12, 2011.

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  1. Nov 12, 2011 #1
    Broken Spoke

    Broken Spoke Medium Load Member

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    I will be driving a 26 foot Penske truck as well as a car trailer from Rockford IL. To Tucson Arizona. I will be taking I-80 to I-35 south down to Oklahoma City then west on I-40 to Albuquerque NM.. Then I will be taking I-25 south to Las Cruces NM and finally west on I-10 to Tucson Arizona. The trucks listed MPG is 8, I am trying to get a handle on my fuel costs for this trip as well as road tolls along the way. I don't know how much per axle these states along this rout charge. Any help from the professionals here would be appreciated!
     
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  3. Nov 12, 2011 #2
    Allow Me.

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    Your only toll is in Ks., right ? Not sure if they charge per axle or weight or both. Just figure your total miles divided by 8 mpg for total gallons needed. You can check on the web for current gas prices. Be advised 8 mpg is under ideal conditions, Towing your 6000 lb classic Caddie will add to the weight as well as bucking any headwind.
     
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  4. Nov 12, 2011 #3
    Broken Spoke

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    Well, I hope $1500 will get me there anyway.
     
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  5. Nov 12, 2011 #4
    American-Trucker

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    the toll for a Big Truck in KS is $5.75 so a little box truck can only be less then that.




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  7. Nov 12, 2011 #5
    CondoCruiser

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    If you want to go through OKC, I would go down to St. Louis and catch I-44 to OKC. That's 1780 miles that route. There's a 1715 mile route, but some is on US highways.

    Last Uhaul 26 footer I rented, I got 10 mpg.

    Anyways, your fuel should run $625- $800 based on 8-10 mpg. Total trip with 2 nights motel should run you no more than a $1000.

    Paying mileage will cost you another $500 or so. It'll be close.

    My guess is $1400.
     
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  8. Nov 12, 2011 #6
    Broken Spoke

    Broken Spoke Medium Load Member

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    No mileage fees with the diesel Penske truck rental Thanks for your answer!. Although I can stay in motels if the weather gets bad I will probably snooze when I get tired and then truck on. My wife is in a hurry to set up her new home. I will plan on about $800.00 in fuel costs and will review the St Louis route you recommend. The miles you quoted look shorter than I figured on the other route I was going to take. Are there any tolls on the St Louis route? THANKS!
     
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  9. Nov 12, 2011 #7
    PackRatTDI

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    If you don't mind skinny roads, you can jump off at Hatch, NM and catch NM26 to Deming, NM to catch I-10 west to Tucson. It will save time and mileage.
     
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  10. Nov 12, 2011 #8
    Roadmedic

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    Turner Turnpike and Will Rogers.

    With four axles, probably 9.00 at each.

    If you stay on Kilpatrick around OKC it takes exact change.
     
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  11. Nov 12, 2011 #9
    CondoCruiser

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    I checked RM, $9.75 each.
     
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    Roadmedic Thanks this.
  12. Nov 12, 2011 #10
    Roadmedic

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    Sounds right.

    I know you don't get much back from a 10.:biggrin_25514:
     
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