Drive or Fly: Hattiesburg, MS to Walnut Grove, 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–JAN. At 101 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 25m

Distance

101.1 mi

Total Cost

$57

CO2

41 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$22

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 27m

11m in the air

Air Distance

88 mi

Total Cost

$124

CO2

22 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Hattiesburg, MS → PIB 15m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 11m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

JAN → Walnut Grove, MS 61m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $124) $124

Airports

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

Walnut Grove, MS JAN — Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport 41 mi, ~61m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between PIB and JAN. 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

3h 53m

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 → Walnut Grove, MS 71m

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 47 mi, ~71m 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	2h 25m	3h 27m	3h 53m
Total cost (1 person)	$57	$124	$16
Carbon footprint	41 kg CO₂	22 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 16, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

101.1 mi 2h 24m

via MS 35, US 49, US 49; MS 42

Alternative (+12 min)

116.3 mi 2h 37m

via US 49, MS 13, MS 35

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