Drive or Fly: Clinton, MS to Cleveland, 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 JAN–GLH. At 114 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 35m

Distance

114.1 mi

Total Cost

$60

CO2

46 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$25

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 9m

12m in the air

Air Distance

100 mi

Total Cost

$124

CO2

25 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Clinton, MS → JAN 22m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 12m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

GLH → Cleveland, MS 35m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $124) $124

Airports

Clinton, MS JAN — Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport 15 mi, ~22m drive

Cleveland, MS GLH — Mid Delta Regional Airport 24 mi, ~35m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between JAN and GLH. 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

3h 38m

1h 53m on rail

Total Cost

$17

CO2

5 kg

Route

City of New Orleans

Door-to-Door Timeline

Clinton, MS → Jackson 12m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 113m

Arrival 10m

Greenwood Amtrak Station → Cleveland, MS 53m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $17) $17

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

Stations

From Jackson 8 mi, ~12m drive

To Greenwood Amtrak Station 35 mi, ~53m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~4/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 4 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

4h 39m

2h 25m on road

Total Cost

$16

CO2

8 kg

Route

Greyhound US1173

Door-to-Door Timeline

Clinton, MS → Jackson (Union Station) (JXD6) 12m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 145m

Arrival 10m

Batesville(Terza One Stop Shop) (BMS6) → Cleveland, MS 97m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $16) $16

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

Stations

From JXD6 — Jackson (Union Station) 8 mi, ~12m drive

To BMS6 — Batesville(Terza One Stop Shop) 64 mi, ~97m 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	Train	Bus
Door-to-door time	2h 35m	3h 9m	3h 38m	4h 39m
Total cost (1 person)	$60	$124	$17	$16
Carbon footprint	46 kg CO₂	25 kg CO₂	5 kg CO₂	8 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 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

114.1 mi 2h 35m

via US 49W, US 49, MS 448

Alternative (+24 min)

137.7 mi 3h 0m

via US 61

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