QR Code Link to This Post Professional driver that's not an airplane fan so I drive from Chicago, Illinois to Brandon, Florida for my Christmas vacation each year. I've driven it straight through the first few years probably just to prove I can drive 18-19 hours straight but kinda prefer grabbing a hotel in Chattanooga these days so not as exhausted once I get down there. Your cost would be 50% of gas, any food/drinks ya consume and 50% of my hotel room or your own room. Can get your own room or we could split a room to save a few bucks. Don't have room for large things.