Drive or Fly: Florence, AL to Lincoln, AL?

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 MSL–BHM. At 160 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

3h 11m

Distance

160.3 mi

Total Cost

$70

CO2

65 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$35

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 20m

15m in the air

Air Distance

121 mi

Total Cost

$125

CO2

31 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Florence, AL → MSL 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 15m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

BHM → Lincoln, AL 55m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $125) $125

Airports

Florence, AL MSL — Northwest Alabama Regional Airport 5 mi, ~10m drive

Lincoln, AL BHM — Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport 37 mi, ~55m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MSL and BHM. 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 20m

5h 20m on road

Total Cost

$15

CO2

8 kg

Route

Greyhound US0622s

Door-to-Door Timeline

Florence, AL → Florence (Wavaho Gas Station) (FLA6) 10m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 320m

Arrival 10m

Anniston (Amtrak Train Station) (ANS6) → Lincoln, AL 25m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $15) $15

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

Stations

From FLA6 — Florence (Wavaho Gas Station) 3 mi, ~10m drive

To ANS6 — Anniston (Amtrak Train Station) 17 mi, ~25m 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 11m	3h 20m	6h 20m
Total cost (1 person)	$70	$125	$15
Carbon footprint	65 kg CO₂	31 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 16, 2026.

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