Drive or Fly: Morris, KS to Fairfax, KS?

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

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

25m

Distance

13.6 mi

Total Cost

$38

CO2

5 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

2h 44m

1m in the air

Air Distance

9 mi

Total Cost

$120

CO2

2 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Morris, KS → MCI 25m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 1m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

MCI → Fairfax, KS 18m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $120) $120

Airports

Morris, KS MCI — Kansas City International Airport 17 mi, ~25m drive

Fairfax, KS MCI — Kansas City International Airport 12 mi, ~18m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MCI and MCI. 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

55m

10m on road

Total Cost

CO2

0 kg

Route

Greyhound US0180s

Door-to-Door Timeline

Morris, KS → Kansas City 47Th St Transit Center (KSC6) 10m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 10m

Arrival 10m

Kansas City Bus Station (KCD6) → Fairfax, KS 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $1) $1

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

Stations

From KSC6 — Kansas City 47Th St Transit Center 5 mi, ~10m drive

To KCD6 — Kansas City Bus Station 4 mi, ~10m 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	25m	2h 44m	55m
Total cost (1 person)	$38	$120	$1
Carbon footprint	5 kg CO₂	2 kg CO₂	0 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 18, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

13.6 mi 24m

Shortest (+1 min)

12.9 mi 26m

via KS 32

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Morris, KS to Fairfax, KS with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.