Drive or Fly: Carriere, MS to Southaven, 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–MEM. At 340 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

6h 26m

Distance

340.3 mi

Total Cost

$110

CO2

137 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$75

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 42m

36m in the air

Air Distance

303 mi

Total Cost

$187

CO2

77 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Carriere, MS → GPT 56m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 36m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

MEM → Southaven, MS 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $132) $132

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

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

Southaven, MS MEM — Memphis International Airport 4 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between GPT and MEM. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 2h 44m 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

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

8h 32m

7h 20m on road

Total Cost

$36

CO2

19 kg

Route

Greyhound US1173

Door-to-Door Timeline

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

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 440m

Arrival 10m

Memphis Bus Station (MEM6) → Southaven, MS 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $36) $36

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

Stations

From SLI6 — Slidell (Fremaux Quick Stop) 25 mi, ~37m drive

To MEM6 — Memphis Bus Station 5 mi, ~10m 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	6h 26m	3h 42m	8h 32m
Total cost (1 person)	$110	$187	$36
Carbon footprint	137 kg CO₂	77 kg CO₂	19 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.

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