Drive or Fly: Lenexa, KS to Ozawkie, 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–MCI. At 62 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 21m

Distance

62.7 mi

Total Cost

$49

CO2

25 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$14

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 42m

5m in the air

Air Distance

44 mi

Total Cost

$122

CO2

11 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Lenexa, KS → MCI 36m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 5m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

MCI → Ozawkie, KS 61m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $122) $122

Airports

Lenexa, KS MCI — Kansas City International Airport 24 mi, ~36m drive

Ozawkie, KS MCI — Kansas City International Airport 41 mi, ~61m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MCI and MCI. 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

3h 7m

1h 44m on rail

Total Cost

$12

CO2

3 kg

Route

Southwest Chief

Door-to-Door Timeline

Lenexa, KS → Kansas City 18m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 104m

Arrival 10m

Topeka Amtrak Station → Ozawkie, KS 25m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $12) $12

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

Stations

From Kansas City 12 mi, ~18m drive

To Topeka Amtrak Station 16 mi, ~25m 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

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

3h 2m

1h 55m on road

Total Cost

CO2

3 kg

Route

Greyhound US0180s

Door-to-Door Timeline

Lenexa, KS → Kansas City 47Th St Transit Center (KSC6) 17m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 115m

Arrival 10m

Topeka (BP To Go) (TKA6) → Ozawkie, KS 25m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $6) $6

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

Stations

From KSC6 — Kansas City 47Th St Transit Center 11 mi, ~17m drive

To TKA6 — Topeka (BP To Go) 17 mi, ~25m 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	Train	Bus
Door-to-door time	1h 21m	3h 42m	3h 7m	3h 2m
Total cost (1 person)	$49	$122	$12	$6
Carbon footprint	25 kg CO₂	11 kg CO₂	3 kg CO₂	3 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, 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.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

62.7 mi 1h 20m

via KS 10, Ferguson Road

Alternative (+3 min)

65.1 mi 1h 23m

via I 70; US 24; US 40, Ferguson Road, I 435

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