Drive or Fly: Montgomery, AL to Bay Minette, AL?

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 MGM–MOB. At 141 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 37m

Distance

141.2 mi

Total Cost

$66

CO2

57 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$31

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 13m

16m in the air

Air Distance

134 mi

Total Cost

$125

CO2

34 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Montgomery, AL → MGM 11m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 16m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

MOB → Bay Minette, AL 46m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $125) $125

Airports

Montgomery, AL MGM — Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) Airport 7 mi, ~11m drive

Bay Minette, AL MOB — Mobile Regional Airport 31 mi, ~46m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MGM and MOB. 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

2h 59m

1h 55m on road

Total Cost

$13

CO2

7 kg

Route

Greyhound US0624S

Door-to-Door Timeline

Montgomery, AL → Montgomery Intermodal Center (MRY6) 10m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 115m

Arrival 10m

Atmore (ATR6) → Bay Minette, AL 29m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $13) $13

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

Stations

From MRY6 — Montgomery Intermodal Center 1 mi, ~10m drive

To ATR6 — Atmore 19 mi, ~29m 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	Bus
Door-to-door time	2h 37m	3h 13m	2h 59m
Total cost (1 person)	$66	$125	$13
Carbon footprint	57 kg CO₂	34 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: 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 15, 2026.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Montgomery, AL to Bay Minette, AL with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.