Drive or Fly: Denham Springs, LA to Union Landing, LA?

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 BTR–BTR. At 27 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

47m

Distance

27.4 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

3h 6m

2m in the air

Air Distance

19 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

5 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Denham Springs, LA → BTR 18m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 2m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

BTR → Union Landing, LA 46m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Denham Springs, LA BTR — Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport 12 mi, ~18m drive

Union Landing, LA BTR — Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport 31 mi, ~46m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between BTR and BTR. 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 34m

25m on road

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Greyhound US1172s

Door-to-Door Timeline

Denham Springs, LA → Baton Rouge Park & Ride (BOP6) 18m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 25m

Arrival 10m

Gonzales (Cabela's) (GZS6) → Union Landing, LA 26m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $2) $2

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

Stations

From BOP6 — Baton Rouge Park & Ride 12 mi, ~18m drive

To GZS6 — Gonzales (Cabela's) 17 mi, ~26m 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	47m	3h 6m	1h 34m
Total cost (1 person)	$41	$121	$2
Carbon footprint	11 kg CO₂	5 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: 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 16, 2026.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Denham Springs, LA to Union Landing, LA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.