Drive or Fly: Kentucky, AR to Fairfield Bay, AR?

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 LIT–LIT. At 109 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 29m

Distance

109.2 mi

Total Cost

$59

CO2

44 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$24

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

4h 18m

9m in the air

Air Distance

71 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

18 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Kentucky, AR → LIT 39m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 9m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

LIT → Fairfield Bay, AR 90m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

Kentucky, AR LIT — Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field 26 mi, ~39m drive

Fairfield Bay, AR LIT — Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field 60 mi, ~90m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between LIT and LIT. 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

2h 46m

1h 6m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

6 kg

Route

Texas Eagle

Door-to-Door Timeline

Kentucky, AR → Malvern Amtrak 30m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 66m

Arrival 10m

Little Rock Union Station → Fairfield Bay, AR 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $8) $8

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

Stations

From Malvern Amtrak 0 mi, ~30m drive

To Little Rock Union Station 0 mi, ~30m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~8/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 8 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 29m	4h 18m	2h 46m
Total cost (1 person)	$59	$123	$8
Carbon footprint	44 kg CO₂	18 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 15, 2026.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Kentucky, AR to Fairfield Bay, AR with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.