Drive or Fly: Decherd, TN to Murfreesboro, TN?

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 CHA–BNA. At 55 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

1h 8m

Distance

55.6 mi

Total Cost

$47

CO2

22 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$12

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

6m in the air

Air Distance

47 mi

Total Cost

$122

CO2

12 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Decherd, TN → CHA 76m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 6m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

BNA → Murfreesboro, TN 38m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $122) $122

Airports

Decherd, TN CHA — Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) 51 mi, ~76m drive

Murfreesboro, TN BNA — Nashville International Airport 25 mi, ~38m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between CHA and BNA. 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

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

1h 35m

30m on road

Total Cost

CO2

2 kg

Route

Greyhound US0105

Door-to-Door Timeline

Decherd, TN → Manchester (Shell) (MNC6) 30m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 30m

Arrival 10m

Murfreesboro Bus Stop (MFR6) → Murfreesboro, TN 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $3) $3

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

Stations

From MNC6 — Manchester (Shell) 20 mi, ~30m drive

To MFR6 — Murfreesboro Bus Stop 0 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	1h 8m	4h	1h 35m
Total cost (1 person)	$47	$122	$3
Carbon footprint	22 kg CO₂	12 kg CO₂	2 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 12, 2026.

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