Drive or Fly: McCrory, AR to Kentucky, AR?

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 JBR–LIT. At 113 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

1h 53m

Distance

113.4 mi

Total Cost

$60

CO2

46 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$25

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

4h 6m

11m in the air

Air Distance

94 mi

Total Cost

$124

CO2

24 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

McCrory, AR → JBR 76m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 11m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

LIT → Kentucky, AR 39m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $124) $124

Airports

McCrory, AR JBR — Jonesboro Municipal Airport 51 mi, ~76m drive

Kentucky, AR LIT — Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field 26 mi, ~39m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between JBR and LIT. 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 25m on rail

Total Cost

$32

CO2

9 kg

Route

Texas Eagle

Door-to-Door Timeline

McCrory, AR → Walnut Ridge Amtrak Station 87m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 205m

Arrival 10m

Malvern Amtrak → Kentucky, AR 28m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $32) $32

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

Stations

From Walnut Ridge Amtrak Station 58 mi, ~87m drive

To Malvern Amtrak 19 mi, ~28m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~8/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 8 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	1h 53m	4h 6m	6h
Total cost (1 person)	$60	$124	$32
Carbon footprint	46 kg CO₂	24 kg CO₂	9 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 13, 2026.

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