The most fun for the least cost.

• Position: Road Trips - Brief article

With 85% of Americans going on summer getaways, 90% of which will be by car, the personal finance website WalletHub, using 20 key metrics, compared the 50 U.S. states to identity those that offer frugally minded road travelers the most fun for the least cost. The data set ranges from average gas prices to the quality of roads to the number of attractions.

The 10 best states for summer road trips are Oregon, Nevada, Minnesota, Washington, Ohio, Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, North Carolina, and Idaho.

Some key statistics include:

* California has 22 times more scenic byways than Connecticut.

* The price of camping in Connecticut is double that of Nevada.

* The cost of a...