Drive or Fly: Montesano, WA to Newton, WA?

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 OLM–OLM. At 26 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

48m

Distance

26.4 mi

Total Cost

$41

CO2

11 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$6

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 15m

3m in the air

Air Distance

22 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

6 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Montesano, WA → OLM 50m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 3m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

OLM → Newton, WA 82m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Montesano, WA OLM — Olympia Regional Airport 33 mi, ~50m drive

Newton, WA OLM — Olympia Regional Airport 55 mi, ~82m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between OLM and OLM. 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

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly
Door-to-door time	48m	4h 15m
Total cost (1 person)	$41	$121
Carbon footprint	11 kg CO₂	6 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 18, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

26.4 mi 48m

via Ocean Beach Road, US 12, US 101

Alternative (+10 min)

31.1 mi 59m

via US 101, Ocean Beach Road, WA 107

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Montesano, WA to Newton, WA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.