Drive or Fly: Indianola, MS to Horn Lake, 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–MEM. At 130 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 50m

Distance

130.7 mi

Total Cost

$64

CO2

53 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$29

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 53m

13m in the air

Air Distance

110 mi

Total Cost

$124

CO2

28 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Indianola, MS → GLH 29m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 13m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

MEM → Horn Lake, MS 11m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $124) $124

Airports

Indianola, MS GLH — Mid Delta Regional Airport 19 mi, ~29m drive

Horn Lake, MS MEM — Memphis International Airport 7 mi, ~11m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between GLH and MEM. 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 27m

2h 47m on rail

Total Cost

$22

CO2

6 kg

Route

City of New Orleans

Door-to-Door Timeline

Indianola, MS → Greenwood Amtrak Station 42m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 167m

Arrival 10m

Memphis → Horn Lake, MS 18m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $22) $22

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

Stations

From Greenwood Amtrak Station 28 mi, ~42m drive

To Memphis 12 mi, ~18m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~4/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 4 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 50m	2h 53m	4h 27m
Total cost (1 person)	$64	$124	$22
Carbon footprint	53 kg CO₂	28 kg CO₂	6 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 18, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

130.7 mi 2h 50m

via US 61; US 278, US 49; US 61, US 61; MS 4

Alternative (+17 min)

147 mi 3h 8m

via I 55, MS 7, US 82

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