Drive or Fly: Maplesville, AL to Enterprise, AL?

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

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

41m

Distance

22.7 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 57m

2m in the air

Air Distance

15 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

4 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Maplesville, AL → MGM 66m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 2m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

MGM → Enterprise, AL 49m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Maplesville, AL MGM — Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) Airport 44 mi, ~66m drive

Enterprise, AL MGM — Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) Airport 33 mi, ~49m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MGM and MGM. 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

5h 21m

2h 6m on rail

Total Cost

$10

CO2

3 kg

Route

Crescent

Door-to-Door Timeline

Maplesville, AL → Tuscaloosa Amtrak Station 73m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 126m

Arrival 10m

Birmingham → Enterprise, AL 82m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $10) $10

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

Stations

From Tuscaloosa Amtrak Station 49 mi, ~73m drive

To Birmingham 55 mi, ~82m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~11/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 11 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	41m	3h 57m	5h 21m
Total cost (1 person)	$40	$121	$10
Carbon footprint	9 kg CO₂	4 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 — 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

22.7 mi 40m

via AL 22, County Road 49

Shortest (+7 min)

20.5 mi 48m

via AL 22, County Road 24, County Road 37

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Maplesville, AL to Enterprise, AL with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.