Drive or Fly: Memphis, TN to Mount Pleasant, TN?

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 MEM–BNA. At 189 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

3h 41m

Distance

189.1 mi

Total Cost

$77

CO2

76 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$42

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 48m

19m in the air

Air Distance

162 mi

Total Cost

$126

CO2

41 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Memphis, TN → MEM 13m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 19m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

BNA → Mount Pleasant, TN 76m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $126) $126

Airports

Memphis, TN MEM — Memphis International Airport 8 mi, ~13m drive

Mount Pleasant, TN BNA — Nashville International Airport 50 mi, ~76m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MEM and BNA. 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 42m

3h 53m on road

Total Cost

$22

CO2

11 kg

Route

Greyhound US0600

Door-to-Door Timeline

Memphis, TN → Memphis Bus Station (MEM6) 10m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 233m

Arrival 10m

Nashville Bus Station (NAS6) → Mount Pleasant, TN 74m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $22) $22

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

Stations

From MEM6 — Memphis Bus Station 7 mi, ~10m drive

To NAS6 — Nashville Bus Station 49 mi, ~74m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~14/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

− 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 41m	3h 48m	5h 42m
Total cost (1 person)	$77	$126	$22
Carbon footprint	76 kg CO₂	41 kg CO₂	11 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

189.1 mi 3h 41m

via I 40, US 412, US 412; SR 114

Shortest (+19 min)

185.8 mi 4h 1m

via US 64, US 64; SR 128, I 40

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Memphis, TN to Mount Pleasant, TN with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.