Drive or Fly: Diamondhead, MS to Southaven, 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 GPT–MEM. At 362 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

7h 7m

Distance

362.2 mi

Total Cost

$115

CO2

146 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$80

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 14m

38m in the air

Air Distance

320 mi

Total Cost

$188

CO2

82 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Diamondhead, MS → GPT 26m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 38m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

MEM → Southaven, MS 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $133) $133

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Diamondhead, MS GPT — Gulfport Biloxi International Airport 18 mi, ~26m drive

Southaven, MS MEM — Memphis International Airport 4 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between GPT and MEM. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 3h 53m compared to driving

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

8h 34m

7h 20m on road

Total Cost

$36

CO2

19 kg

Route

Greyhound US1173

Door-to-Door Timeline

Diamondhead, MS → Slidell (Fremaux Quick Stop) (SLI6) 39m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 440m

Arrival 10m

Memphis Bus Station (MEM6) → Southaven, MS 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $36) $36

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

Stations

From SLI6 — Slidell (Fremaux Quick Stop) 26 mi, ~39m drive

To MEM6 — Memphis Bus Station 5 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	7h 7m	3h 14m	8h 34m
Total cost (1 person)	$115	$188	$36
Carbon footprint	146 kg CO₂	82 kg CO₂	19 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 13, 2026.

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