Drive or Fly: Kosciusko, MS to Clinton, 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–JAN. At 86 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 33m

Distance

86.1 mi

Total Cost

$54

CO2

35 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$19

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 58m

8m in the air

Air Distance

65 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

17 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Kosciusko, MS → JAN 88m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 8m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

JAN → Clinton, MS 22m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

Kosciusko, MS JAN — Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport 59 mi, ~88m drive

Clinton, MS JAN — Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport 15 mi, ~22m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between JAN 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

4h 7m

2h 5m on rail

Total Cost

$17

CO2

5 kg

Route

City of New Orleans

Door-to-Door Timeline

Kosciusko, MS → Greenwood Amtrak Station 70m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 125m

Arrival 10m

Jackson → Clinton, MS 12m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $17) $17

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

Stations

From Greenwood Amtrak Station 46 mi, ~70m drive

To Jackson 8 mi, ~12m 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	1h 33m	3h 58m	4h 7m
Total cost (1 person)	$54	$123	$17
Carbon footprint	35 kg CO₂	17 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

87.2 mi 1h 49m

via I 55, MS12, I 220

Shortest (+2 min)

82.6 mi 1h 52m

via MS 25, MS 19; MS 35, Clinton Boulevard

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