Drive or Fly: Bartlett, TN to Bruceton, TN?

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 MEM–MKL. At 120 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 24m

Distance

120.8 mi

Total Cost

$62

CO2

49 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$27

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 44m

13m in the air

Air Distance

108 mi

Total Cost

$124

CO2

28 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Bartlett, TN → MEM 19m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 13m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

MKL → Bruceton, TN 72m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $124) $124

Airports

Bartlett, TN MEM — Memphis International Airport 13 mi, ~19m drive

Bruceton, TN MKL — McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport 48 mi, ~72m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MEM and MKL. 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

4h 34m

2h 23m on rail

Total Cost

$23

CO2

7 kg

Route

City of New Orleans

Door-to-Door Timeline

Bartlett, TN → Memphis 17m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 143m

Arrival 10m

Fulton Amtrak Station → Bruceton, TN 74m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $23) $23

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

Stations

From Memphis 12 mi, ~17m drive

To Fulton Amtrak Station 49 mi, ~74m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~4/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 4 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

3h 14m

1h 30m on road

Total Cost

CO2

5 kg

Route

Greyhound US0135

Door-to-Door Timeline

Bartlett, TN → Memphis Bus Station (MEM6) 18m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 90m

Arrival 10m

Jackson (Mega Mart) (JXT6) → Bruceton, TN 61m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $9) $9

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

Stations

From MEM6 — Memphis Bus Station 12 mi, ~18m drive

To JXT6 — Jackson (Mega Mart) 40 mi, ~61m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/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

− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train	Bus
Door-to-door time	2h 24m	3h 44m	4h 34m	3h 14m
Total cost (1 person)	$62	$124	$23	$9
Carbon footprint	49 kg CO₂	28 kg CO₂	7 kg CO₂	5 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, 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 15, 2026.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Bartlett, TN to Bruceton, TN with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.