Drive or Fly: Leavenworth, KS to Park, KS?

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 MCI–HYS. At 325 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

5h 39m

Distance

325.5 mi

Total Cost

$107

CO2

132 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$72

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 24m

35m in the air

Air Distance

291 mi

Total Cost

$187

CO2

74 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Leavenworth, KS → MCI 17m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 35m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

HYS → Park, KS 92m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $132) $132

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Leavenworth, KS MCI — Kansas City International Airport 11 mi, ~17m drive

Park, KS HYS — Hays Regional Airport 61 mi, ~92m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MCI and HYS. 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

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly
Door-to-door time	5h 39m	4h 24m
Total cost (1 person)	$107	$187
Carbon footprint	132 kg CO₂	74 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

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

325.5 mi 5h 39m

via I 70; US 40, I 70, I 70; US 24; US 40

Alternative (+66 min)

379.8 mi 6h 46m

via I 70; US 40, I 470, I 70; US 24; US 40

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Leavenworth, KS to Park, KS with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.