The great American road trip isn’t what it used to be. For decades it was a cheap way to travel from state to state, but with gas prices fluctuating between ouch and you’ve got to be kidding, factoring in the cost of fuel before you decide to head for the open road is a calculation few can afford to leave out. Bankrate.com has some tips and tolls for estimating what that jaunt along Route 66 will cost you in dollars and in emissions.

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