Drive or Fly: Enid, OK to Lone Grove, 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 SWO–LAW. At 186 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

3h 35m

Distance

186.4 mi

Total Cost

$76

CO2

75 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$41

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

5h 17m

19m in the air

Air Distance

157 mi

Total Cost

$126

CO2

40 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Enid, OK → SWO 71m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 19m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

LAW → Lone Grove, OK 107m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $126) $126

Airports

Enid, OK SWO — Stillwater Regional Airport 47 mi, ~71m drive

Lone Grove, OK LAW — Lawton Fort Sill Regional Airport 71 mi, ~107m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between SWO and LAW. 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

4h 37m

3h 15m on road

Total Cost

$16

CO2

8 kg

Route

Greyhound US0136

Door-to-Door Timeline

Enid, OK → Perry (2 Go Express) (PRR6) 47m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 195m

Arrival 10m

Ardmore (McDonald's) (ARD6) → Lone Grove, OK 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $16) $16

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

Stations

From PRR6 — Perry (2 Go Express) 32 mi, ~47m drive

To ARD6 — Ardmore (McDonald's) 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	3h 35m	5h 17m	4h 37m
Total cost (1 person)	$76	$126	$16
Carbon footprint	75 kg CO₂	40 kg CO₂	8 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 18, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

186.4 mi 3h 35m

via OK 74, I 35, OK 9; I 35

Alternative (+1 min)

199.1 mi 3h 36m

via I 35; US 64, I 35, OK 9; I 35

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