Drive or Fly: Dudleyville, AZ to Coolidge, AZ?

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 AZA–AZA. At 75 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

Distance

75.7 mi

Total Cost

$52

CO2

31 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$17

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

4h 5m

5m in the air

Air Distance

43 mi

Total Cost

$122

CO2

11 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Dudleyville, AZ → AZA 84m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 5m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

AZA → Coolidge, AZ 36m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $122) $122

Airports

Dudleyville, AZ AZA — Mesa Gateway Airport 56 mi, ~84m drive

Coolidge, AZ AZA — Mesa Gateway Airport 24 mi, ~36m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between AZA and AZA. 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

4h 3m

1h 17m on rail

Total Cost

$17

CO2

5 kg

Route

Texas Eagle

Door-to-Door Timeline

Dudleyville, AZ → Tucson Amtrak Station 79m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 77m

Arrival 10m

Maricopa → Coolidge, AZ 47m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $17) $17

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

Stations

From Tucson Amtrak Station 53 mi, ~79m drive

To Maricopa 31 mi, ~47m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~5/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 5 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	2h	4h 5m	4h 3m
Total cost (1 person)	$52	$122	$17
Carbon footprint	31 kg CO₂	11 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 16, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

75.7 mi 1h 59m

via AZ 177, AZ 79; US 80 Hist, US 60

Alternative (+4 min)

94.9 mi 2h 4m

via AZ 79; US 80 Hist, AZ 77, AZ 287

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Dudleyville, AZ to Coolidge, AZ with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.