Drive or Fly: Oak Grove, KY to Henderson, KY?

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 BNA–EVV. At 87 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

1h 38m

Distance

87.6 mi

Total Cost

$54

CO2

35 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$19

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 56m

10m in the air

Air Distance

81 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

21 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Oak Grove, KY → BNA 85m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 10m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

EVV → Henderson, KY 21m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

Oak Grove, KY BNA — Nashville International Airport 57 mi, ~85m drive

Henderson, KY EVV — Evansville Regional Airport 14 mi, ~21m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between BNA and EVV. 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

3h 8m

2h 5m on road

Total Cost

$11

CO2

6 kg

Route

Greyhound US0185

Door-to-Door Timeline

Oak Grove, KY → Clarksville Park & Ride (CLK6) 24m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 125m

Arrival 10m

Evansville Bus Station (EVN6) → Henderson, KY 14m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $11) $11

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

Stations

From CLK6 — Clarksville Park & Ride 16 mi, ~24m drive

To EVN6 — Evansville Bus Station 10 mi, ~14m 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 38m	3h 56m	3h 8m
Total cost (1 person)	$54	$123	$11
Carbon footprint	35 kg CO₂	21 kg CO₂	6 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.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Oak Grove, KY to Henderson, KY with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.