Quote Originally Posted by jenn_librarian

Well, considering the fact that I don't have that amount to put out at this moment ...

... otherwise I'll just drive.
"Just driving" is possibly going to cost MORE than a plane ticket would.

Estimated Costs:

One-way mileage = 1,500 miles; Total miles = 3,000
Average car gets 20 - 30 mpg on the highway - let's say you can get 25 mpg

3000 divided by 25 mpg = 120 gallons of gas used
120 gallons x $3.00 gallon = $ 360.00 in gas costs
One 3,000 mile Oil Change = ....20.00
Direct Car Costs = $ 380.00

Human Costs:
* 23 hours driving each way = 46 Hours on the road
* figure at least 2 Motel Stays for R&R @ $60.00 per stay = $120.00
* Food --- 3 days of Junque Food @ $6.00 per stop x 12 stops (every 6 hours) = $ 72.00
Human Food & Lodging = $192.00

Total Trip Cost = $ 572.00

I think I'd shop for a plane ticket.

/s/ Phred