Drive or Fly: Macon, GA to Bainbridge, GA?

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 MCN–TLH. At 166 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

3h 27m

Distance

166.3 mi

Total Cost

$72

CO2

67 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$37

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 28m

17m in the air

Air Distance

145 mi

Total Cost

$126

CO2

37 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Macon, GA → MCN 15m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 17m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

TLH → Bainbridge, GA 56m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $126) $126

Airports

Macon, GA MCN — Middle Georgia Regional Airport 10 mi, ~15m drive

Bainbridge, GA TLH — Tallahassee International Airport 37 mi, ~56m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MCN and TLH. 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

5h 6m

3h 40m on road

Total Cost

$15

CO2

8 kg

Route

FlixBus 2452

Door-to-Door Timeline

Macon, GA → Macon Bus Station (MAC6) 10m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 220m

Arrival 10m

Thomasville Travel Center (TMM6) → Bainbridge, GA 51m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $15) $15

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

Stations

From MAC6 — Macon Bus Station 1 mi, ~10m drive

To TMM6 — Thomasville Travel Center 34 mi, ~51m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~8/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 8 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	3h 27m	3h 28m	5h 6m
Total cost (1 person)	$72	$126	$15
Carbon footprint	67 kg CO₂	37 kg CO₂	8 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.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

166.3 mi 3h 27m

via I 75; GA 540, GA 300, US 19; GA 3; GA 300

Shortest (+0 min)

164.1 mi 3h 27m

via I 75; GA 540, GA 300, GA 91

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Macon, GA to Bainbridge, GA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.