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# Doing the math on walking and beer
- URL: https://www.smdp.com/doing-the-math-on-walking-and-beer-editor/
- Published: 2007-04-16T15:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-24T00:34:58.000Z
- Author: Guest Author
- Tags: Opinion, Santa Monica, #archive-import

*By Art Chesluk Santa Monica*

A recent survey revealed that the average American walks 900 miles per year. Another revealed that the average American consumes 20 gallons of beer per year.

Conclusion: The average American gets 45 miles per gallon.

*Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on April 16, 2007.* [Read the original PDF.](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/041607.pdf?ref=smdp.com)