Drive or Fly: Edmond, OK to Cleora, 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–XNA. At 175 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

3h 11m

Distance

175.6 mi

Total Cost

$74

CO2

71 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$39

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 50m

18m in the air

Air Distance

154 mi

Total Cost

$126

CO2

39 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Edmond, OK → OKC 29m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 18m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

XNA → Cleora, OK 63m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $126) $126

Airports

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

Cleora, OK XNA — Northwest Arkansas National Airport 42 mi, ~63m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between OKC and XNA. 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

6h 7m

4h 19m on road

Total Cost

$22

CO2

11 kg

Route

Greyhound US1210

Door-to-Door Timeline

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

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 259m

Arrival 10m

Joplin Bus Station (JOP6) → Cleora, OK 63m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $22) $22

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

Stations

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

To JOP6 — Joplin Bus Station 42 mi, ~63m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~15/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

− 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 11m	3h 50m	6h 7m
Total cost (1 person)	$74	$126	$22
Carbon footprint	71 kg CO₂	39 kg CO₂	11 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 15, 2026.

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