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Drive or Fly: Bernie, MO to Independence, MO?

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 CGI–MCI. At 404 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

7h 41m

Distance

404 mi

Total Cost

$124

CO2

163 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$89
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
− Driver fatigue on longer stretches
− Wear and tear on vehicle
− Fuel price fluctuations
Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

4h 13m

35m in the air

Air Distance

295 mi

Total Cost

$187

CO2

75 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Bernie, MO → CGI 66m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 35m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
MCI → Independence, MO 32m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $132) $132
Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Bernie, MO CGI — Cape Girardeau Regional Airport 44 mi, ~66m drive
Independence, MO MCI — Kansas City International Airport 22 mi, ~32m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between CGI and MCI. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 3h 28m compared to driving
+ Less physical fatigue
+ Predictable arrival time
− Airport security and check-in overhead
− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route
− May need a rental car at destination
− Luggage fees and restrictions
− Less flexibility for stops along the way

At a Glance

Drive Fly
Door-to-door time 7h 41m 4h 13m
Total cost (1 person) $124 $187
Carbon footprint 163 kg CO2 75 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
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 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest
404 mi 7h 41m

via I 70; US 40, I 55, I 64; US 40; US 61

Shortest (+7 min)
385.4 mi 7h 48m

via US 60, MO 13, MO 7

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Bernie, MO to Independence, MO with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.