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Drive or Fly: Livingston, CA to Gustine, CA?

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 MCE–MCE. At 22 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

36m

Distance

22.3 mi

Total Cost

$40

CO2

9 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$5
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 2m

2m in the air

Air Distance

18 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

4 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Livingston, CA → MCE 20m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 2m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
MCE → Gustine, CA 40m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Livingston, CA MCE — Merced Regional Macready Field 14 mi, ~20m drive
Gustine, CA MCE — Merced Regional Macready Field 27 mi, ~40m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MCE and MCE. 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

At a Glance

Drive Fly
Door-to-door time 36m 3h 2m
Total cost (1 person) $40 $121
Carbon footprint 9 kg CO2 4 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
22.3 mi 35m

via CA 140, J18, CA 165

Alternative (+2 min)
25 mi 38m

via CA 140, CA 165, Bloss Avenue

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Livingston, CA to Gustine, CA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.