Drive or Fly: La Barge, WY to Sage, WY?

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 RKS–OGD. At 71 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 20m

Distance

71.7 mi

Total Cost

$51

CO2

29 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$16

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

5h 41m

6m in the air

Air Distance

50 mi

Total Cost

$122

CO2

13 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

La Barge, WY → RKS 111m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 6m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

OGD → Sage, WY 104m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $122) $122

Airports

La Barge, WY RKS — Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport 74 mi, ~111m drive

Sage, WY OGD — Ogden Hinckley Airport 69 mi, ~104m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between RKS and OGD. 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

4h 38m

1h 35m on road

Total Cost

$10

CO2

5 kg

Route

Greyhound US0560S

Door-to-Door Timeline

La Barge, WY → Rock Springs Bus Station (RSW6) 101m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 95m

Arrival 10m

Evanston (Chevron) (ENT6) → Sage, WY 57m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $10) $10

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

Stations

From RSW6 — Rock Springs Bus Station 68 mi, ~101m drive

To ENT6 — Evanston (Chevron) 38 mi, ~57m 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	1h 20m	5h 41m	4h 38m
Total cost (1 person)	$51	$122	$10
Carbon footprint	29 kg CO₂	13 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 17, 2026.

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