Drive or Fly: Hattiesburg, MS to Oktibbeha County, 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 PIB–GTR. At 193 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

3h 44m

Distance

193.7 mi

Total Cost

$78

CO2

78 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$43

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 58m

18m in the air

Air Distance

147 mi

Total Cost

$126

CO2

37 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Hattiesburg, MS → PIB 15m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 18m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

GTR → Oktibbeha County, MS 25m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $126) $126

Airports

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

Oktibbeha County, MS GTR — Golden Triangle Regional Airport 17 mi, ~25m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between PIB and GTR. 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 33m

1h 52m on rail

Total Cost

$16

CO2

5 kg

Route

Crescent

Door-to-Door Timeline

Hattiesburg, MS → Hattiesburg Amtrak Station 10m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 112m

Arrival 10m

Meridian Union Station → Oktibbeha County, MS 111m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $16) $16

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

Stations

From Hattiesburg Amtrak Station 0 mi, ~10m drive

To Meridian Union Station 74 mi, ~111m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~11/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 11 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	3h 44m	2h 58m	4h 33m
Total cost (1 person)	$78	$126	$16
Carbon footprint	78 kg CO₂	37 kg CO₂	5 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 — 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 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

193.7 mi 3h 43m

via I 59, US 45, US 45 ALT

Shortest (+22 min)

184.3 mi 4h 5m

via MS 35, MS 25, US 49

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