Drive or Fly: Clinton, MS to Kosciusko, 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–JAN. At 87 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 50m

Distance

87.2 mi

Total Cost

$54

CO2

35 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$19

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 58m

8m in the air

Air Distance

65 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

17 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Clinton, MS → JAN 22m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 8m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

JAN → Kosciusko, MS 88m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

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

Kosciusko, MS JAN — Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport 59 mi, ~88m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between JAN and JAN. 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 55m

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 → Kosciusko, MS 70m

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 46 mi, ~70m 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

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	1h 50m	3h 58m	3h 55m
Total cost (1 person)	$54	$123	$17
Carbon footprint	35 kg CO₂	17 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 — 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

87.2 mi 1h 49m

via I 55, MS12, I 220; US 49

Shortest (+2 min)

82.8 mi 1h 52m

via MS 25, MS 35, Lakeland Drive

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