Drive or Fly: New South Memphis, TN to Bolivar, TN?

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 MEM–MKL. At 69 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 33m

Distance

69.6 mi

Total Cost

$50

CO2

28 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$15

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 53m

7m in the air

Air Distance

61 mi

Total Cost

$122

CO2

16 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

New South Memphis, TN → MEM 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 7m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

MKL → Bolivar, TN 36m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $122) $122

Airports

New South Memphis, TN MEM — Memphis International Airport 5 mi, ~10m drive

Bolivar, TN MKL — McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport 24 mi, ~36m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MEM and MKL. 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 49m

1h 30m on road

Total Cost

CO2

5 kg

Route

Greyhound US0135

Door-to-Door Timeline

New South Memphis, TN → Memphis Bus Station (MEM6) 10m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 90m

Arrival 10m

Jackson (Mega Mart) (JXT6) → Bolivar, TN 44m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $9) $9

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

Stations

From MEM6 — Memphis Bus Station 4 mi, ~10m drive

To JXT6 — Jackson (Mega Mart) 29 mi, ~44m 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	1h 33m	2h 53m	2h 49m
Total cost (1 person)	$50	$122	$9
Carbon footprint	28 kg CO₂	16 kg CO₂	5 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 16, 2026.

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