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World Cup 2026 Road Trip Calculator — Plan Your Route Between Host Cities

Plan your route and budget across FIFA 2026 US host cities

Total Trip Cost

$1,749

Miles

2,192

Cities

3

Per Person

$874

$

Mid-Range ($150/night)

Total Miles

2,192

Drive Time

40 hrs

Total Days

6

Cities

3

Cost Breakdown

Gas$249
Hotels$900
Food$600
$874 per person(save $874 by splitting)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q

How many US cities are hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

The United States has 11 host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup: New York/New Jersey, Los Angeles, Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Miami, Seattle, San Francisco Bay Area, Kansas City, and Boston. Mexico and Canada each host additional venues.

  • MetLife Stadium (New York/NJ) — 82,500 capacity
  • SoFi Stadium (Los Angeles) — 70,240 capacity
  • AT&T Stadium (Dallas) — 80,000 capacity
  • NRG Stadium (Houston) — 72,220 capacity
  • Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta) — 71,000 capacity
  • Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia) — 69,176 capacity
  • Hard Rock Stadium (Miami) — 64,767 capacity
  • Lumen Field (Seattle) — 68,740 capacity
  • Levi's Stadium (San Francisco) — 68,500 capacity
  • Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City) — 76,416 capacity
  • Gillette Stadium (Boston) — 65,878 capacity
Q

How much does a World Cup road trip across the US cost?

A multi-city World Cup road trip typically costs $1,500 to $5,000+ per person depending on the number of cities, hotel tier, and vehicle efficiency. Gas alone for a coast-to-coast route averages $300-$600. Budget hotels run $80/night while premium options cost $250+/night per room.

  • Gas: $300-$600 for a multi-city route (at 28 MPG, $3.18/gal)
  • Hotels: $80-$250/night depending on tier
  • Food: ~$50/person/day average
  • Match tickets: $50-$300+ per game (not included in calculator)
  • Splitting costs with 2-4 travelers reduces per-person cost significantly
Q

What is the longest drive between World Cup host cities?

The longest drive between US host cities is New York/NJ to Seattle at roughly 2,850 miles (about 43 hours of driving). The longest southern route is Miami to Los Angeles at approximately 2,750 miles. The shortest hop is New York/NJ to Philadelphia at about 95 miles.

  • NY to Seattle: ~2,850 miles (43 hrs)
  • Miami to LA: ~2,750 miles (41 hrs)
  • Miami to Seattle: ~3,300 miles (48 hrs)
  • NY to Philadelphia: ~95 miles (1.7 hrs)
  • Dallas to Houston: ~240 miles (3.6 hrs)
Q

How should I plan my World Cup road trip route?

Start by picking your home base or starting city, then select the host cities with matches you want to attend. Plan a logical loop to minimize backtracking. Allow 2 days per city for sightseeing and match attendance. Budget rest days for drives over 8 hours.

  • Check the match schedule before planning your route
  • Group nearby cities: NY-Philly-Boston or Dallas-Houston-KC
  • Allow 2 days minimum per city for the match plus sightseeing
  • Budget rest days for drives exceeding 8 hours
  • Consider flying for coast-to-coast legs (Seattle to Miami, etc.)
Q

How do I calculate gas cost for a road trip?

Gas Cost = (Total Miles / Vehicle MPG) x Price Per Gallon. For example, a 1,000-mile trip in a car getting 28 MPG with gas at $3.18/gallon costs (1,000 / 28) x $3.18 = $113.57. Add 10-15% for city driving and detours.

  • Formula: (Miles / MPG) x $/Gallon = Gas Cost
  • Average US gas price: ~$3.18/gallon (Feb 2026)
  • Average car MPG: 25-30 for sedans, 20-25 for SUVs
  • Add 10-15% to estimate for city driving and detours
  • Splitting gas among travelers cuts per-person cost

Example Calculations

1East Coast Loop: NY → Philly → Atlanta → Miami

Inputs

Starting CityNew York/NJ
Cities to VisitPhiladelphia, Atlanta, Miami
Vehicle MPG28
Gas Price$3.18/gal
Travelers2
Hotel BudgetMid-Range ($150/night)
Days per City2

Result

Total Trip Cost$1,698
Total Miles1,745
Gas Cost$198
Hotel Cost$900
Food Cost$600
Per Person$849

A 3-city East Coast route covering 1,745 miles. The NY to Philly leg is only 111 miles, making it an easy day trip before heading south to Atlanta (863 mi) and Miami (772 mi).

2Texas Triangle: Dallas → Houston → Kansas City

Inputs

Starting CityDallas
Cities to VisitHouston, Kansas City
Vehicle MPG25
Gas Price$2.90/gal
Travelers4
Hotel BudgetBudget ($80/night)
Days per City2

Result

Total Trip Cost$1,253
Total Miles1,148
Gas Cost$133
Hotel Cost$320
Food Cost$800
Per Person$313

A budget-friendly central US triangle covering 1,148 miles. With 4 travelers splitting gas and hotel costs, each person pays around $313 for the entire trip.

3Cross-Country Epic: LA → SF → Seattle → KC → Dallas → Houston → Atlanta → Miami → Philly → NY → Boston

Inputs

Starting CityLos Angeles
Cities to VisitAll 10 other US host cities
Vehicle MPG28
Gas Price$3.18/gal
Travelers2
Hotel BudgetMid-Range ($150/night)
Days per City2

Result

Total Trip Cost$5,853
Total Miles7,515
Gas Cost$853
Hotel Cost$3,000
Food Cost$2,000
Per Person$2,927
Drive Hours~137 hrs

The ultimate World Cup road trip hitting all 11 US host cities. At 7,500+ miles, this is a 20+ day adventure requiring careful planning and rest days between long drives.

Formulas Used

Gas Cost Formula

Gas Cost = (Total Miles / MPG) x Price Per Gallon

Calculates total fuel expense based on trip distance, vehicle fuel efficiency, and current gas prices.

Where:

Total Miles= Sum of all driving distances between cities on your route
MPG= Your vehicle's miles per gallon fuel efficiency
Price Per Gallon= Current average gas price in dollars

Haversine Distance Formula

d = 2r x arcsin(sqrt(sin²((lat2-lat1)/2) + cos(lat1) x cos(lat2) x sin²((lon2-lon1)/2)))

Calculates the straight-line (great circle) distance between two GPS coordinates on Earth. Multiplied by 1.3 road factor to estimate actual driving distance.

Where:

r= Earth's radius (3,959 miles)
lat1, lat2= Latitude of origin and destination in radians
lon1, lon2= Longitude of origin and destination in radians
1.3= Road factor to convert straight-line to estimated driving distance

Planning Your 2026 FIFA World Cup Road Trip

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the largest ever, with 48 teams playing across 16 venues in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. For fans based in the US, a road trip between host cities offers an unforgettable way to experience the tournament while exploring the country.

The 11 US host cities span coast to coast, from Seattle and San Francisco in the west to New York, Philadelphia, and Boston in the east. Central hubs like Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, and Atlanta connect the coasts, while Miami anchors the southeast. Planning an efficient route between these cities can save hundreds of dollars in gas and hotel costs.

This calculator uses the Haversine formula with a 1.3x road factor to estimate real driving distances between host cities. It factors in your vehicle's fuel efficiency, current gas prices, hotel budget tier, food costs, and number of travelers to give you a comprehensive trip budget. Whether you're planning a quick two-city weekend or an epic all-11-cities road trip, use this tool to plan your route and budget before the tournament kicks off.

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Last Updated: Mar 9, 2026

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