- Newest year: 2011
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- Standard SUVs
2011 Dodge Journey MPG & Fuel Cost
3 configurations · 19–22 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, MY2011. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2011 Dodge Journey at a glance
The 2011 Dodge Journey has 3 configurations in the EPA database, rated 19–22 MPG combined. The most efficient is the Journey 2.4L 4-cyl FWD at 22 MPG, which costs about $2,990 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Annual fuel cost across the configurations runs from $2,990 to $3,470, a $480 difference. The Journey 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs less to fuel than 7 of 10 standard SUV configurations rated for MY2011 (class median $3,480 a year).
What the 2011 Journey 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$249
$2,990 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.98
Per 100 miles
$19.93
Five years
$14,950
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$490less a year
Class median $3,480 a year, MY2011
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2011 Dodge Journey MPG
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Journey 2.4L 4-cyl (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 19 | 26 | 22 | $2,990 |
| Journey 3.6L 6-cyl FWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,320 |
| Journey 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $3,470 |
Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Journey 2.4L 4-cyl FWD: $4,070 in California and $2,610 in Texas, a $1,460 difference.
- California $4,070
- Washington $3,770
- New York $2,990
- Florida $2,820
- Texas $2,610
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2011 standard SUV models.
Generations
Frequently asked questions
How does the 2011 Dodge Journey compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2009-2010 Dodge Journey) is rated 17–21 MPG combined and costs $3,110–$3,840 a year to fuel; the 2011 model is rated 19–22 MPG and costs $2,990–$3,470 a year.
What gas mileage does the 2011 Dodge Journey get?
EPA rates the 2011 Dodge Journey at 19–22 MPG combined across 3 configurations. The most efficient, the Journey 2.4L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 22 MPG combined (19 city / 26 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2011 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 $2,990 a year. Across all 3 configurations the cost runs $2,990–$3,470 a year. That is a $480 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2011 Dodge Journey 100 miles?
About $19.93 per 100 miles for the Journey 2.4L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $19.93 and $23.13 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2011 Dodge Journey more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Journey 2.4L 4-cyl FWD is rated 19 city and 26 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2011 Dodge Journey compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The Journey 2.4L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,990 a year to fuel, $490 less than the class median of $3,480, and less than 7 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 307 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2011, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2011 Dodge Journey different from the 2010 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 21 to 22 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,110 to $2,990, $120 less. EPA lists 3 configurations for 2011 against 3 configurations for 2010. See the 2010 Dodge Journey for that year.