Mapping out your plan to head to Houston to cheer on the Huskers or the Hawkeyes on Thursday? KETV gets the facts on how much the road trip could cost you. There are a few routes you can take, and each one is roughly 900 miles one way. “That’s about 13 to 14 hours behind the wheel,” Brian Ortner, public affairs representative for AAA in Nebraska and Iowa, said. Ortner said it’s best to leave Tuesday to break the trip into two, but you can do it all at once if you plan your trip properly. “Building in those three-hour time frame windows to take those breaks to fill up your car, to stretch your legs, to get a drink, to get you know, some snacks along the way,” Ortner said. With a stop every three hours after leaving the Omaha metro, you can take pit stops near Topeka, Oklahoma City and Plano, Texas. According to AAA, the average gas price in Nebraska is $3.37, Kansas is $3.26, Oklahoma is currently an average of $3.25 and Texas is $3.62. Combining for a total average of roughly $3.38 per gallon. “On a general scale, the average fuel economy is 25 miles per gallon, that’d be like a midsize car or an SUV,” Ortner said. So what’s the final cost? Assuming the trip is 1,800 miles in total, your vehicle averages 25 miles per gallon and the average gas price is $3.38, you’re looking at spending nearly $245 on gas alone. “Driving may be your best option is there’s a group of you going,” Ortner said. A final tip from AAA before hitting the road: have your emergency roadside service contact information ready to go.”If you’re a Triple-A member, use the app, or if it’s through your insurance company, have their number or their app ready to go in case something does happen,” Ortner said.Ortner said you can find the cheapest gas along your drive in the AAA app, or several GPS systems will show you the price at gas stations near you throughout your trip.Ortner said to also be aware of drowsy driving. He said it’s just as dangerous as distracted driving, so don’t be afraid to take breaks. Also, be patient and ready for crowds; opening day for the Houston Astros is also on Thursday.

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Mapping out your plan to head to Houston to cheer on the Huskers or the Hawkeyes on Thursday? KETV gets the facts on how much the road trip could cost you.

There are a few routes you can take, and each one is roughly 900 miles one way.

“That’s about 13 to 14 hours behind the wheel,” Brian Ortner, public affairs representative for AAA in Nebraska and Iowa, said.

Ortner said it’s best to leave Tuesday to break the trip into two, but you can do it all at once if you plan your trip properly.

“Building in those three-hour time frame windows to take those breaks to fill up your car, to stretch your legs, to get a drink, to get you know, some snacks along the way,” Ortner said.

With a stop every three hours after leaving the Omaha metro, you can take pit stops near Topeka, Oklahoma City and Plano, Texas.

According to AAA, the average gas price in Nebraska is $3.37, Kansas is $3.26, Oklahoma is currently an average of $3.25 and Texas is $3.62. Combining for a total average of roughly $3.38 per gallon.

“On a general scale, the average fuel economy is 25 miles per gallon, that’d be like a midsize car or an SUV,” Ortner said.

So what’s the final cost?

Assuming the trip is 1,800 miles in total, your vehicle averages 25 miles per gallon and the average gas price is $3.38, you’re looking at spending nearly $245 on gas alone.

“Driving may be your best option is there’s a group of you going,” Ortner said.

A final tip from AAA before hitting the road: have your emergency roadside service contact information ready to go.

“If you’re a Triple-A member, use the app, or if it’s through your insurance company, have their number or their app ready to go in case something does happen,” Ortner said.

Ortner said you can find the cheapest gas along your drive in the AAA app, or several GPS systems will show you the price at gas stations near you throughout your trip.

Ortner said to also be aware of drowsy driving. He said it’s just as dangerous as distracted driving, so don’t be afraid to take breaks.

Also, be patient and ready for crowds; opening day for the Houston Astros is also on Thursday.