Drive or Fly: New York, MO to Hannibal, MO?

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–UIN. At 145 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

2h 55m

Distance

145.9 mi

Total Cost

$67

CO2

59 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$32

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 58m

16m in the air

Air Distance

137 mi

Total Cost

$125

CO2

35 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

New York, MO → MCI 74m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 16m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

UIN → Hannibal, MO 28m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $125) $125

Airports

New York, MO MCI — Kansas City International Airport 50 mi, ~74m drive

Hannibal, MO UIN — Quincy Regional Airport Baldwin Field 18 mi, ~28m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MCI and UIN. 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

7h 33m

4h 15m on road

Total Cost

$20

CO2

11 kg

Route

Greyhound US0175s

Door-to-Door Timeline

New York, MO → Kansas City Bus Station (KCD6) 80m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 255m

Arrival 10m

Warrenton (Phillips 66) (WRT6) → Hannibal, MO 93m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $20) $20

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

Stations

From KCD6 — Kansas City Bus Station 53 mi, ~80m drive

To WRT6 — Warrenton (Phillips 66) 62 mi, ~93m 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 55m	3h 58m	7h 33m
Total cost (1 person)	$67	$125	$20
Carbon footprint	59 kg CO₂	35 kg CO₂	11 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 12, 2026.

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