How Much Fuel Would I Need to Drive from Bayside, NY to Mount Rushmore in the 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan?

2020 Dodge Grand Caravan Fuel Economy and Driving Range

When it comes to family road trips, one of the most quintessential trips is going out to South Dakota and seeing Mount Rushmore (and of course stop at Wall Drug, the Corn Palace, and Laura Ingalls Wilder’s home in De Smet along the way). Many of us remember taking this road trip with our parents in the Dodge Grand Caravan, and this year we are ready to take our kids in the 2020 edition of this beloved vehicle. Now the question is, how much gas are we going to need?

2020 Dodge Grand Caravan Engine Specifications

Under the hood of the 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan is a 3.6L Pentastar V6 engine, which boasts a 283-horsepower / 260 lb-ft torque power output. This combination allows the 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan to reach an estimated fuel economy of 17 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway.

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2020 Dodge Grand Caravan Driving Range

Thanks to a 20-gallon fuel tank, the 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan can cover an estimated 340 city miles or 500 highway miles. If we use the highway driving range, we will need about three and a half tanks of fuel to get to Mount Rushmore if we take I-80 and I-90 (estimated distance is 1,750 miles).

Please note that our calculations were made based on numbers provide by Dodge and using full tanks of fuel. For optimal performance and to prevent engine damage, we recommend refueling your 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan when you hit the quarter-tank mark. Your actual fuel economy and driving range may vary due to a variety of factors, including your driving style, the upkeep of your vehicle, added towing, current temperatures and weather conditions, steep inclines or declines in mountainous regions, etc.

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