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Drive or Fly: Newcastle, WY to Green River, WY?

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 RAP–RKS. At 402 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

7h 45m

Distance

402.9 mi

Total Cost

$124

CO2

163 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$89
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

4h 37m

37m in the air

Air Distance

312 mi

Total Cost

$187

CO2

79 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Newcastle, WY → RAP 88m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 37m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
RKS → Green River, WY 32m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $132) $132
Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Newcastle, WY RAP — Rapid City Regional Airport 59 mi, ~88m drive
Green River, WY RKS — Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport 21 mi, ~32m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between RAP and RKS. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 3h 8m 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 45m 4h 37m
Total cost (1 person) $124 $187
Carbon footprint 163 kg CO2 79 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 18, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest
402.9 mi 7h 45m

via I 80; US 30; WY 789, WY 450, WY 220

Alternative (+42 min)
449.6 mi 8h 28m

via I 80, US 85, I 25

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Newcastle, WY to Green River, WY with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.