Fuel Needed for Dallas to LA at 9 MPG: About 160 Gallons

Using the formula:

Gallons needed = Distance (miles) ÷ Fuel Economy (mpg)

• Distance (Dallas, TX → Los Angeles, CA): ~1,435 miles
• Vehicle efficiency: 9 mpg

Calculation: 1,435 ÷ 9 ≈ 159.4 gallons (round to 160 gallons).

Note: This is an estimate; actual consumption varies with traffic, route, driving style, load, and vehicle condition.