Drive or Fly: Midwest City, OK to Waurika, OK?

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 OKC–SPS. At 114 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 17m

Distance

114.3 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

3h 15m

11m in the air

Air Distance

95 mi

Total Cost

$124

CO2

24 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Midwest City, OK → OKC 18m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 11m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

SPS → Waurika, OK 46m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $124) $124

Airports

Midwest City, OK OKC — OKC Will Rogers World Airport 12 mi, ~18m drive

Waurika, OK SPS — Wichita Falls Municipal Airport / Sheppard Air Force Base 31 mi, ~46m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between OKC and SPS. 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 57m

1h 52m on rail

Total Cost

$18

CO2

5 kg

Route

Heartland Flyer

Door-to-Door Timeline

Midwest City, OK → Oklahoma City 10m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 112m

Arrival 10m

Ardmore Amtrak Station → Waurika, OK 75m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $18) $18

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

Stations

From Oklahoma City 7 mi, ~10m drive

To Ardmore Amtrak Station 50 mi, ~75m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~1/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 1 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

4h 14m

2h 50m on road

Total Cost

$13

CO2

7 kg

Route

Greyhound US1142s

Door-to-Door Timeline

Midwest City, OK → Oklahoma City Bus Station (OKL6) 10m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 170m

Arrival 10m

Wichita Falls Sheppard Bus Stop (SHA6) → Waurika, OK 49m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $13) $13

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

Stations

From OKL6 — Oklahoma City Bus Station 5 mi, ~10m drive

To SHA6 — Wichita Falls Sheppard Bus Stop 33 mi, ~49m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/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 7 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train	Bus
Door-to-door time	2h 17m	3h 15m	3h 57m	4h 14m
Total cost (1 person)	$60	$124	$18	$13
Carbon footprint	46 kg CO₂	24 kg CO₂	5 kg CO₂	7 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, 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 18, 2026.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Midwest City, OK to Waurika, OK with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.