Drive or Fly: Jackson, MS to Belmont, 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 JAN–PIB. At 137 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 57m

Distance

137.6 mi

Total Cost

$65

CO2

56 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$30

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 39m

13m in the air

Air Distance

112 mi

Total Cost

$124

CO2

28 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Jackson, MS → JAN 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 13m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

PIB → Belmont, MS 76m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $124) $124

Airports

Jackson, MS JAN — Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport 6 mi, ~10m drive

Belmont, MS PIB — Hattiesburg Laurel Regional Airport 51 mi, ~76m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between JAN 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

3h 34m

1h 40m on road

Total Cost

CO2

5 kg

Route

Greyhound US1173

Door-to-Door Timeline

Jackson, MS → Jackson (Union Station) (JXD6) 10m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 100m

Arrival 10m

Hattiesburg (HTB6) → Belmont, MS 79m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $9) $9

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

Stations

From JXD6 — Jackson (Union Station) 0 mi, ~10m drive

To HTB6 — Hattiesburg 53 mi, ~79m 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	2h 57m	3h 39m	3h 34m
Total cost (1 person)	$65	$124	$9
Carbon footprint	56 kg CO₂	28 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: 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 Jackson, MS to Belmont, MS with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.