Drive or Fly: Broken Arrow, OK to Commerce, 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–JLN. At 89 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

1h 42m

Distance

89.9 mi

Total Cost

$55

CO2

36 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$20

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 5m

10m in the air

Air Distance

79 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

20 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Broken Arrow, OK → TUL 17m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 10m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

JLN → Commerce, OK 38m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

Broken Arrow, OK TUL — Tulsa International Airport 11 mi, ~17m drive

Commerce, OK JLN — Joplin Regional Airport 26 mi, ~38m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between TUL and JLN. 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 16m

2h on road

Total Cost

$11

CO2

6 kg

Route

Greyhound US1210

Door-to-Door Timeline

Broken Arrow, OK → Tulsa Bus Station (TUL6) 19m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 120m

Arrival 10m

Joplin Bus Station (JOP6) → Commerce, OK 32m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $11) $11

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

Stations

From TUL6 — Tulsa Bus Station 13 mi, ~19m drive

To JOP6 — Joplin Bus Station 21 mi, ~32m 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	1h 42m	3h 5m	3h 16m
Total cost (1 person)	$55	$123	$11
Carbon footprint	36 kg CO₂	20 kg CO₂	6 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 13, 2026.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Broken Arrow, OK to Commerce, OK with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.