Drive or Fly: Barnsdall, OK to Oklahoma City, OK?

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 TUL–OKC. At 146 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

2h 18m

Distance

146.6 mi

Total Cost

$68

CO2

59 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$33

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 7m

13m in the air

Air Distance

107 mi

Total Cost

$124

CO2

27 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Barnsdall, OK → TUL 44m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 13m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

OKC → Oklahoma City, OK 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $124) $124

Airports

Barnsdall, OK TUL — Tulsa International Airport 30 mi, ~44m drive

Oklahoma City, OK OKC — OKC Will Rogers World Airport 7 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between TUL and OKC. 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

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

3h 5m

1h 40m on road

Total Cost

$11

CO2

9 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Barnsdall, OK → Tulsa Bus Station (TUL6) 30m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 100m

Arrival 10m

Oklahoma City Bus Station (OKL6) → Oklahoma City, OK 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $11) $11

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

Stations

From TUL6 — Tulsa Bus Station 0 mi, ~30m drive

To OKL6 — Oklahoma City Bus Station 0 mi, ~30m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~15/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Bus
Door-to-door time	2h 18m	3h 7m	3h 5m
Total cost (1 person)	$68	$124	$11
Carbon footprint	59 kg CO₂	27 kg CO₂	9 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: FlixBus 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 12, 2026.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Barnsdall, OK to Oklahoma City, OK with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.