Drive or Fly: East Independence, MO to Mound City, MO?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for MCI–MCI. At 101 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
2h
Distance
101 mi
Total Cost
$57
CO2
41 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
4h 21m
10m in the air
Air Distance
85 mi
Total Cost
$123
CO2
22 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between MCI and MCI. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 2h | 4h 21m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $57 | $123 |
| Carbon footprint | 41 kg CO2 | 22 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
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.
via I 29; US 71, I 29; US 59; US 71, MO 291
via I 29; US 71, I 29; US 59; US 71, I 435
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from East Independence, MO to Mound City, MO with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.