Drive or Fly: New York, MO to Castor, MO?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for MCI–CGI. At 388 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
7h 47m
Distance
388.8 mi
Total Cost
$121
CO2
157 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
4h 26m
34m in the air
Air Distance
280 mi
Total Cost
$186
CO2
71 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between MCI and CGI. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 7h 47m | 4h 26m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $121 | $186 |
| Carbon footprint | 157 kg CO2 | 71 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 17, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via US 36; MO 110, I 55, US 61
via I 55, I 70; US 40, US 36; MO 110
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from New York, MO to Castor, MO with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.