Just go for a drive! 3,283 miles later you’ll have crossed the country. They always say you should drive across the country at least once in your life, with emphasis on ONCE. If I had to I would make this drive again. I took many stops and had many unexpected experiences. I have been blessed to see so much of this vast country and I am still impressed by her beauty no matter where I go.
The Breakdown
Lodging: $90.32 – I was a super mooch
Food: $95.32
Tourist Sights: $73.82
Gas: $463.16
Total: $722.62
Oddly enough, I found that states that imposed a gas tax for road construction had worse roads. I also discovered that is possible to drive across America using no cash whatsoever.
Best Roads
First: Virgina
Second: Arkansas
Third: Texas
Wost Roads
First: New Mexico and Pennsylvania
Second: Tennesse
Third: California
Other Fun Facts
Most Beautiful State
First: California
Second: New York
Third: Virginia
Ugliest State
New Mexico
First state with Trooper: Texas
Orange Trucks Spotted: 6
Harley Trucks Spotted: 1
Punch Buggies Spitted: 0 – (ok, actually I saw a really rusty yellow one on the side of the road)
Freight Trains Spotted: 16
Windfarms: 5 (All in TX. TX was the only state I saw to have Wind Farms as alternative energy)
Smallest Town: Detroit, TX – Pop 732
State with most Christmas Decorations in February: Maryland 🤣
Stay salty!
-Emily
Modern Mariner 