Drive or Fly: Miller, MO to Stotts City, MO?

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 SGF–JLN. At 13 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

22m

Distance

13.9 mi

Total Cost

$38

CO2

6 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$3

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 24m

1m in the air

Air Distance

10 mi

Total Cost

$120

CO2

2 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Miller, MO → SGF 37m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 1m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

JLN → Stotts City, MO 46m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $120) $120

Airports

Miller, MO SGF — Springfield Branson National Airport 25 mi, ~37m drive

Stotts City, MO JLN — Joplin Regional Airport 30 mi, ~46m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between SGF and JLN. 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

3h 19m

1h 20m on road

Total Cost

CO2

4 kg

Route

Greyhound US1210

Door-to-Door Timeline

Miller, MO → Springfield CU Transit Center (SPR6) 45m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 80m

Arrival 10m

Joplin Bus Station (JOP6) → Stotts City, MO 49m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $8) $8

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

Stations

From SPR6 — Springfield CU Transit Center 30 mi, ~45m drive

To JOP6 — Joplin Bus Station 33 mi, ~49m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~15/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	22m	3h 24m	3h 19m
Total cost (1 person)	$38	$120	$8
Carbon footprint	6 kg CO₂	2 kg CO₂	4 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

13.9 mi 21m

via MO 97, US Historic 66; MO 96

Alternative (+5 min)

18.1 mi 27m

via MO 39, I 44 Business

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Miller, MO to Stotts City, MO with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.