Drive or Fly: Liberty, NC to Durham, NC?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for TYS–RDU. At 353 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Drive
Door to Door
5h 53m
Distance
353 mi
Total Cost
$113
CO2
143 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
4h 8m
37m in the air
Air Distance
309 mi
Total Cost
$187
CO2
79 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between TYS and RDU. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 5h 53m | 4h 8m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $113 | $187 |
| Carbon footprint | 143 kg CO2 | 79 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 12, 2026.
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Liberty, NC to Durham, NC with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.