Drive or Fly: Denning, AR to Cravens, AR?

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 FSM–FSM. At 16 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

31m

Distance

16.8 mi

Total Cost

$39

CO2

7 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$4

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 38m

1m in the air

Air Distance

12 mi

Total Cost

$120

CO2

3 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Denning, AR → FSM 53m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 1m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

FSM → Cravens, AR 44m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $120) $120

Airports

Denning, AR FSM — Fort Smith Regional Airport 35 mi, ~53m drive

Cravens, AR FSM — Fort Smith Regional Airport 29 mi, ~44m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between FSM and FSM. 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

2h 28m

1h on road

Total Cost

CO2

3 kg

Route

Greyhound US1148S

Door-to-Door Timeline

Denning, AR → Clarksville (CKS6) 25m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 60m

Arrival 10m

Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depot (FSM6) → Cravens, AR 38m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $5) $5

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

Stations

From CKS6 — Clarksville 17 mi, ~25m drive

To FSM6 — Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depot 25 mi, ~38m 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	31m	3h 38m	2h 28m
Total cost (1 person)	$39	$120	$5
Carbon footprint	7 kg CO₂	3 kg CO₂	3 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 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

16.8 mi 30m

via US 64, Wire Road

Alternative (+3 min)

19 mi 33m

via AR 186, I 40, Wire Road

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Denning, AR to Cravens, AR with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.