Drive or Fly: Montague, CA to Anaheim, CA?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No direct flights for MFR–SNA. Driving is the practical choice at this distance.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

12h 17m

Distance

662.4 mi

Total Cost

$326

CO2

268 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$146

Hotel (1 room, 1 night) $110

Meals (1 pax, 2 days) $70

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

− Requires 2 days of driving

− Driver fatigue on longer stretches

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

4h 41m

1h 12m in the air

Air Distance

600 mi

Total Cost

$283

CO2

153 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Montague, CA → MFR 72m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 72m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

SNA → Anaheim, CA 17m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $228) $228

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Montague, CA MFR — Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport 48 mi, ~72m drive

Anaheim, CA SNA — John Wayne Orange County International Airport 11 mi, ~17m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MFR and SNA. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 7h 36m compared to driving

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly
Door-to-door time	12h 17m	4h 41m
Total cost (1 person)	$326	$283
Carbon footprint	268 kg CO₂	153 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

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.

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