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2009-2010 Dodge Journey MPG & Fuel Cost
2 model years · 17–21 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 7 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2010. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2009-2010 Dodge Journey at a glance
The 2009-2010 Dodge Journey covers 2 model years in the EPA database (6 configurations in all), rated 17–21 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2010, costs about $3,110 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Journey 2.4L 4-cyl FWD (21 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2010.
2009-2010 Dodge Journey by model year
What the 2010 Journey 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$259
$3,110 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.18
Per 100 miles
$20.73
Five years
$15,550
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$520less a year
Class median $3,630 a year, MY2010
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2010 Dodge Journey MPG
Versus 2009: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,110.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Journey 2.4L 4-cyl (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,110 |
| Journey 3.5L 6-cyl FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $3,440 |
| Journey 3.5L 6-cyl AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | AWD | 15 | 23 | 18 | $3,630 |
2009 Dodge Journey MPG
17–21 MPG · $3,110–$3,840/yr
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Journey 2.4L 4-cyl (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,110 |
| Journey 3.5L 6-cyl FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 16 | 23 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Journey 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 22 | 17 | $3,840 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Journey 2.4L 4-cyl FWD: $4,230 in California and $2,710 in Texas, a $1,520 difference.
- California $4,230
- Washington $3,920
- New York $3,110
- Florida $2,940
- Texas $2,710
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2010 standard SUV models.
Generations
- 2009-2010
- 2011
- 2012-2017 (1st gen)
- 2018-2019
- 2020
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2009-2010 Dodge Journey get?
EPA rates the 2009-2010 Dodge Journey at 17–21 MPG combined across 6 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2010 Journey 2.4L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 21 MPG (19 city, 25 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2009-2010 Dodge Journey?
Every model year of the 2009-2010 Dodge Journey tops out at 21 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2009-2010 Dodge Journey?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2010.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2010 Dodge Journey per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Journey 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs about $3,110 a year. Across all 3 configurations the cost runs $3,110–$3,630 a year. That is a $520 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2010 Dodge Journey 100 miles?
About $20.73 per 100 miles for the Journey 2.4L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $20.73 and $24.20 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2010 Dodge Journey more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Journey 2.4L 4-cyl FWD is rated 19 city and 25 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 6 MPG.
How does the 2010 Dodge Journey compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The Journey 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs about $3,110 a year to fuel, $520 less than the class median of $3,630, and less than 7 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 301 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2010, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2010 Dodge Journey different from the 2009 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,110. EPA lists 3 configurations for 2010 against 3 configurations for 2009. See the 2009 Dodge Journey for that year.