Drive the 2027 Rivian R2 or fly?
Drive.
$592 saved
- Drive
- $158
- Fuel $58 + wear $100
- Fly
- $750
- Airfare $300 x 2 + $150 bags and parking
- Wear
- 10 cents a mile
- Our default
- Driving cheaper from
- 1 person
- Energy use
- 32.1 kWh/100 mi
Performance AWD, 500 miles each way, 2 people, power 18.19 cents per kWh.
- Class median
- $267
- To drive, 78 gas and hybrid SUVs (2027)
500 miles each way. 2 people. Power 18.19 cents per kWh (U.S. Energy Information Administration, 2026-01..2026-07). Airfare $300 each.
Drive or fly, 500 miles each way
| People | Drive | Fly | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $158 | $450 | Drive |
| 2 | $158 | $750 | Drive |
| 3 | $158 | $1,050 | Drive |
| 4 | $158 | $1,350 | Drive |
| 5 | $158 | $1,650 | Drive |
| 6 | $158 | $1,950 | Drive |
What this cannot tell you
Time, hotels and meals not counted.
Airfare and wear are defaults, not data. Set your own.
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