Drive or Fly: Edmond, OK to Arkoma, OK?

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 OKC–FSM. At 196 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

3h 33m

Distance

196.6 mi

Total Cost

$79

CO2

79 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$44

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

21m in the air

Air Distance

172 mi

Total Cost

$127

CO2

44 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Edmond, OK → OKC 29m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 21m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

FSM → Arkoma, OK 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $127) $127

Airports

Edmond, OK OKC — OKC Will Rogers World Airport 19 mi, ~29m drive

Arkoma, OK FSM — Fort Smith Regional Airport 4 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between OKC 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

3h 56m

3h on road

Total Cost

$19

CO2

10 kg

Route

Greyhound US1148S

Door-to-Door Timeline

Edmond, OK → Oklahoma City Bus Station (OKL6) 20m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 180m

Arrival 10m

Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depot (FSM6) → Arkoma, OK 11m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $19) $19

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

Stations

From OKL6 — Oklahoma City Bus Station 13 mi, ~20m drive

To FSM6 — Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depot 7 mi, ~11m 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	3h 33m	3h	3h 56m
Total cost (1 person)	$79	$127	$19
Carbon footprint	79 kg CO₂	44 kg CO₂	10 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 12, 2026.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Edmond, OK to Arkoma, OK with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.