Drive or Fly: Castle Point, MO to Murphy, 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 STL–STL. At 27 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

44m

Distance

27.7 mi

Total Cost

$41

CO2

11 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$6

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 41m

3m in the air

Air Distance

23 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

6 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Castle Point, MO → STL 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 3m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

STL → Murphy, MO 28m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Castle Point, MO STL — St. Louis Lambert International Airport 7 mi, ~10m drive

Murphy, MO STL — St. Louis Lambert International Airport 19 mi, ~28m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between STL and STL. 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

1h 34m

29m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Missouri River Runner

Door-to-Door Timeline

Castle Point, MO → St. Louis 14m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 29m

Arrival 10m

Kirkwood Amtrak Station → Murphy, MO 11m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $2) $2

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

Stations

From St. Louis 10 mi, ~14m drive

To Kirkwood Amtrak Station 8 mi, ~11m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~1/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 1 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

1h 32m

30m on road

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Greyhound US1210

Door-to-Door Timeline

Castle Point, MO → Saint Louis (Lambert Field) (SOL6) 10m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 30m

Arrival 10m

St Louis Bus Station (SLD6) → Murphy, MO 27m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $1) $1

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

Stations

From SOL6 — Saint Louis (Lambert Field) 7 mi, ~10m drive

To SLD6 — St Louis Bus Station 18 mi, ~27m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~8/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 8 trips per week

− 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	44m	2h 41m	1h 34m	1h 32m
Total cost (1 person)	$41	$121	$2	$1
Carbon footprint	11 kg CO₂	6 kg CO₂	1 kg CO₂	1 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.

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