Drive or Fly: Castle Point, MO to Saint Robert, 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–TBN. At 137 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 42m

Distance

137.3 mi

Total Cost

$65

CO2

55 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$30

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 35m

15m in the air

Air Distance

123 mi

Total Cost

$125

CO2

31 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Castle Point, MO → STL 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 15m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

TBN → Saint Robert, MO 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $125) $125

Airports

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

Saint Robert, MO TBN — Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport-Forney Field 6 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between STL and TBN. 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

4h 37m

2h 25m on rail

Total Cost

$21

CO2

6 kg

Route

Missouri River Runner

Door-to-Door Timeline

Castle Point, MO → St. Louis 14m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 145m

Arrival 10m

Jefferson City Amtrak Station → Saint Robert, MO 78m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $21) $21

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

Stations

From St. Louis 10 mi, ~14m drive

To Jefferson City Amtrak Station 52 mi, ~78m 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

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	2h 42m	2h 35m	4h 37m
Total cost (1 person)	$65	$125	$21
Carbon footprint	55 kg CO₂	31 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: Amtrak 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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