Drive or Fly: Fox Crossing, WI to Metz, WI?

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 ATW–ATW. At 25 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

37m

Distance

25.3 mi

Total Cost

$41

CO2

10 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$6

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

2h 40m

2m in the air

Air Distance

20 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

5 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Fox Crossing, WI → ATW 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 2m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

ATW → Metz, WI 28m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Fox Crossing, WI ATW — Appleton International Airport 3 mi, ~10m drive

Metz, WI ATW — Appleton International Airport 19 mi, ~28m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between ATW and ATW. 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

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

4h 8m

27m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

2 kg

Route

Borealis

Door-to-Door Timeline

Fox Crossing, WI → Columbus Amtrak Station 99m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 27m

Arrival 10m

Portage → Metz, WI 82m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $5) $5

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

Stations

From Columbus Amtrak Station 66 mi, ~99m drive

To Portage 54 mi, ~82m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~3/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 3 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

1h 37m

30m on road

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

FlixBus 2550

Door-to-Door Timeline

Fox Crossing, WI → Appleton Transit Center (XWI6) 10m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 30m

Arrival 10m

Oshkosh (Washburn Park and Ride) (5OH) → Metz, WI 32m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $2) $2

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

Stations

From XWI6 — Appleton Transit Center 5 mi, ~10m drive

To 5OH — Oshkosh (Washburn Park and Ride) 22 mi, ~32m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~14/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	Train	Bus
Door-to-door time	37m	2h 40m	4h 8m	1h 37m
Total cost (1 person)	$41	$121	$5	$2
Carbon footprint	10 kg CO₂	5 kg CO₂	2 kg CO₂	1 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: Amtrak GTFS, 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.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Fox Crossing, WI to Metz, WI with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.