Drive or Fly: Brooksville, MS to Macon, 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 GTR–GTR. At 10 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

12m

Distance

10.5 mi

Total Cost

$37

CO2

4 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$2

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

2h 59m

1m in the air

Air Distance

9 mi

Total Cost

$120

CO2

2 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Brooksville, MS → GTR 22m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 1m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

GTR → Macon, MS 36m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $120) $120

Airports

Brooksville, MS GTR — Golden Triangle Regional Airport 15 mi, ~22m drive

Macon, MS GTR — Golden Triangle Regional Airport 24 mi, ~36m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between GTR and GTR. 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

5h 38m

2h 11m on rail

Total Cost

$17

CO2

5 kg

Route

Crescent

Door-to-Door Timeline

Brooksville, MS → Tuscaloosa Amtrak Station 89m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 131m

Arrival 10m

Meridian Union Station → Macon, MS 78m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $17) $17

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

Stations

From Tuscaloosa Amtrak Station 59 mi, ~89m drive

To Meridian Union Station 52 mi, ~78m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/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 7 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

4h 56m

1h 43m on road

Total Cost

$10

CO2

5 kg

Route

Greyhound US0604

Door-to-Door Timeline

Brooksville, MS → Tuscaloosa Bus Stop (TUS6) 90m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 103m

Arrival 10m

Meridian Bus Stop (MER6) → Macon, MS 78m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $10) $10

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

Stations

From TUS6 — Tuscaloosa Bus Stop 60 mi, ~90m drive

To MER6 — Meridian Bus Stop 52 mi, ~78m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~21/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	Train	Bus
Door-to-door time	12m	2h 59m	5h 38m	4h 56m
Total cost (1 person)	$37	$120	$17	$10
Carbon footprint	4 kg CO₂	2 kg CO₂	5 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 Brooksville, MS to Macon, MS with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.