Drive the 2026 Rivian R1S or fly?
Drive.
$583saved
- Drive: $167 for 1,000 miles there and back.
- Fuel $67. Wear $100.
- Fly: $750 for 2 people.
- Driving costs less even for 1 person.
- 2026 Rivian R1S Dual Standard AWD: 39.7 kWh per 100 miles.
- Median of 137 gas and hybrid SUVs (2026): $219 to drive it.
500 miles each way. 2 people. Airfare $300 each.
| People | Drive | Fly | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $167 | $450 | Drive |
| 2 | $167 | $750 | Drive |
| 3 | $167 | $1,050 | Drive |
| 4 | $167 | $1,350 | Drive |
| 5 | $167 | $1,650 | Drive |
| 6 | $167 | $1,950 | Drive |
What this cannot tell you
Time, hotels and meals not counted.
Wear is your estimate, not data.
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