Drive or Fly: Greenwood, MS to Hattiesburg, MS?

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 GLH–PIB. At 186 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

Distance

186.1 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

3h 44m

19m in the air

Air Distance

160 mi

Total Cost

$126

CO2

41 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Greenwood, MS → GLH 70m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 19m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

PIB → Hattiesburg, MS 15m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $126) $126

Airports

Greenwood, MS GLH — Mid Delta Regional Airport 47 mi, ~70m drive

Hattiesburg, MS PIB — Hattiesburg Laurel Regional Airport 10 mi, ~15m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between GLH and PIB. 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

7h 19m

5h 15m on road

Total Cost

$23

CO2

12 kg

Route

Greyhound US1173

Door-to-Door Timeline

Greenwood, MS → Batesville(Terza One Stop Shop) (BMS6) 89m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 315m

Arrival 10m

Hattiesburg (HTB6) → Hattiesburg, MS 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $23) $23

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

Stations

From BMS6 — Batesville(Terza One Stop Shop) 59 mi, ~89m drive

To HTB6 — Hattiesburg 4 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	4h	3h 44m	7h 19m
Total cost (1 person)	$76	$126	$23
Carbon footprint	75 kg CO₂	41 kg CO₂	12 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

186.1 mi 4h 0m

via US 49, I 55, US 49E

Alternative (+5 min)

186.3 mi 4h 5m

via US 49, US 49E; MS 12, US 49E

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Greenwood, MS to Hattiesburg, MS with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.