Therefore, the average commuter spends about 5 dollars a day in gas on their daily commute (1.5 gallons total at $3.25/gallon).
In Oklahoma City, the average commute is about 15 miles and the average car gets around 20 miles per gallon.  Therefore, the average commuter spends about 5 dollars a day in gas on their daily commute (1.5 gallons total at $3.25/gallon).  If an Oklahoma City resident were to commute to work twice a week using public transportation, he or she would save 156 gallons of gas and over $500 per year.  If your commute is longer, or if gas prices rise, the savings could be even greater.