Drive or Fly: Andover, KS to Newton, KS?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for ICT–ICT. At 33 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

43m

Distance

33.3 mi

Total Cost

$42

CO2

13 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$7

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 10m

3m in the air

Air Distance

26 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

7 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Andover, KS → ICT 25m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 3m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

ICT → Newton, KS 42m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Andover, KS ICT — Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport 17 mi, ~25m drive

Newton, KS ICT — Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport 28 mi, ~42m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between ICT and ICT. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

1h 46m

40m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service

Door-to-Door Timeline

Andover, KS → Wichita Amtrak Station 16m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 40m

Arrival 10m

Newton → Newton, KS 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $5) $5

Estimated based on distance. Check amtrak.com for current prices.

Stations

From Wichita Amtrak Station 11 mi, ~16m drive

To Newton 0 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~1/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 1 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	43m	3h 10m	1h 46m
Total cost (1 person)	$42	$121	$5
Carbon footprint	13 kg CO₂	7 kg CO₂	1 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: Amtrak GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 18, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

33.3 mi 43m

via I 135; US 81; KS 15, KS 96, West 21st Street

Alternative (+6 min)

34.5 mi 49m

via I 135; US 81; KS 15, East 101st Street North, North Greenwich Road

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Andover, KS to Newton, KS with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.