\( 72 mi = \ldots ft \)

To convert miles to feet, you can use the conversion factor that 1 mile equals 5,280 feet. So, to find out how many feet are in 72 miles, you simply multiply 72 by 5,280. This gives us a whopping 379,200 feet! Now that's a long distance if you're planning a road trip! For all you trivia enthusiasts, here’s a fun fact: the mile was originally based on the length of 1,000 paces of a Roman soldier. It has evolved over time, but that historical connection makes our modern mile just a bit more interesting!