Drive or Fly: Kenner, LA to Farmerville, LA?

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 MSY–MLU. At 287 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

5h 44m

Distance

287 mi

Total Cost

$98

CO2

116 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$63

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 20m

28m in the air

Air Distance

231 mi

Total Cost

$184

CO2

59 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Kenner, LA → MSY 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 28m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

MLU → Farmerville, LA 42m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $129) $129

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Kenner, LA MSY — Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport 1 mi, ~10m drive

Farmerville, LA MLU — Monroe Regional Airport 28 mi, ~42m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MSY and MLU. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 2h 24m compared to driving

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

9h 8m

8h on road

Total Cost

$25

CO2

13 kg

Route

Greyhound US1170s

Door-to-Door Timeline

Kenner, LA → New Orleans International Airport (NOA6) 10m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 480m

Arrival 10m

Ruston (Tech Mart) (RST6) → Farmerville, LA 33m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $25) $25

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

Stations

From NOA6 — New Orleans International Airport 1 mi, ~10m drive

To RST6 — Ruston (Tech Mart) 22 mi, ~33m 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	5h 44m	3h 20m	9h 8m
Total cost (1 person)	$98	$184	$25
Carbon footprint	116 kg CO₂	59 kg CO₂	13 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 14, 2026.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Kenner, LA to Farmerville, LA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.