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Drive or Fly: Enid, OK to Sulphur, 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–OKC. At 168 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

3h 21m

Distance

168.9 mi

Total Cost

$72

CO2

68 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$37
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 14m

17m in the air

Air Distance

140 mi

Total Cost

$126

CO2

36 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Enid, OK → SWO 71m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 17m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
OKC → Sulphur, OK 106m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $126) $126

Airports

Enid, OK SWO — Stillwater Regional Airport 47 mi, ~71m drive
Sulphur, OK OKC — OKC Will Rogers World Airport 71 mi, ~106m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between SWO and OKC. 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

5h 4m

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) → Sulphur, OK 37m

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) 25 mi, ~37m 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 21m 5h 14m 5h 4m
Total cost (1 person) $72 $126 $16
Carbon footprint 68 kg CO2 36 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
168.9 mi 3h 20m

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

Alternative (+1 min)
181.6 mi 3h 22m

via I 35; US 64, OK 9; I 35, US 64; US 412; CR E0425

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