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Old 08-31-2010 | 09:08 PM
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If I travel through North Dakota, and stay on Interstate 94, will I run out of gas ? I have a 5 gallon tank, and get about 150 to 175 miles a tank.
 
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Old 08-31-2010 | 09:17 PM
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I cant see it being 150+ miles between truck stops but maybe it is.
 
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Old 08-31-2010 | 09:23 PM
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Just a quick glance at mapquest.com but it doesn't appear that you'll have an issue with fuel. Seems there are lots of small communities all along I-94 that will likely have fuel if there's none available just off the Interstate.

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Old 08-31-2010 | 09:23 PM
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Default I 94 and North Dakota.

No.

There are some spots that are quite a few miles apart, but, you'll be ok. Just gas up every 125 miles or so. It's about 360 miles across ND. Plan ahead for each stop. gps? iphone/droid? They'll tell you where gas stations are.

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Old 08-31-2010 | 09:26 PM
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Yes, if you don't stop and fill up, you will definitely run out of gas eventually. Happens in Minnesota, Wisconsin, New York and California too.
 
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Old 08-31-2010 | 09:31 PM
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No but don't push it. Last summer we ran across North Dakota on 94 and we had no issues, though we were running all time lows for gas mileage. My Dad's bike was at 25 mpg for one stretch, so don't think well I usually run 150 I'm only at 115 I'll go to the next exit.
 
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Old 08-31-2010 | 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by 191185
If I travel through North Dakota, and stay on Interstate 94, will I run out of gas ? I have a 5 gallon tank, and get about 150 to 175 miles a tank.
I have run that route.... no problem! Carry some extra fuel on long trips...
 
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Old 08-31-2010 | 11:21 PM
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you could run two lane roads and not run out of gas
 
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Old 08-31-2010 | 11:25 PM
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You only get 150 miles out of a 5 gallon tank? Is that normal? I get 150 miles, before I hit reserve, on the 3.5 gallon tank on my WG.
 
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Old 08-31-2010 | 11:30 PM
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