Drive or Fly: New South Memphis, TN to Fincastle, 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–TYS. At 406 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

7h 52m

Distance

406.6 mi

Total Cost

$125

CO2

164 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$90

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

− Driver fatigue on longer stretches

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 54m

42m in the air

Air Distance

349 mi

Total Cost

$189

CO2

89 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

New South Memphis, TN → MEM 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 42m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

TYS → Fincastle, TN 62m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $134) $134

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

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

Fincastle, TN TYS — McGhee Tyson Airport 42 mi, ~62m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MEM and TYS. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 3h 58m 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	7h 52m	3h 54m
Total cost (1 person)	$125	$189
Carbon footprint	164 kg CO₂	89 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 15, 2026.

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