Drive or Fly: Biloxi, MS to Carriere, MS?

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 GPT–GPT. At 67 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 34m

Distance

67.4 mi

Total Cost

$50

CO2

27 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$15

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 19m

6m in the air

Air Distance

48 mi

Total Cost

$122

CO2

12 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Biloxi, MS → GPT 17m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 6m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

GPT → Carriere, MS 56m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $122) $122

Airports

Biloxi, MS GPT — Gulfport Biloxi International Airport 11 mi, ~17m drive

Carriere, MS GPT — Gulfport Biloxi International Airport 38 mi, ~56m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between GPT and GPT. 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

2h 7m

55m on road

Total Cost

CO2

3 kg

Route

Greyhound US0602

Door-to-Door Timeline

Biloxi, MS → Biloxi Transit Center (BLX6) 10m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 55m

Arrival 10m

Slidell (Fremaux Quick Stop) (SLI6) → Carriere, MS 37m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $6) $6

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

Stations

From BLX6 — Biloxi Transit Center 0 mi, ~10m drive

To SLI6 — Slidell (Fremaux Quick Stop) 25 mi, ~37m 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	Bus
Door-to-door time	1h 34m	3h 19m	2h 7m
Total cost (1 person)	$50	$122	$6
Carbon footprint	27 kg CO₂	12 kg CO₂	3 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 16, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

67.4 mi 1h 33m

via I 10, Texas Flat Road, US 11

Alternative (+10 min)

67.7 mi 1h 44m

via I 10, MS 43, Standard Dedeaux Road

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Biloxi, MS to Carriere, MS with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.