Drive or Fly: Olive Branch, MS to Itta Bena, MS?

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–GLH. At 133 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 53m

Distance

133.9 mi

Total Cost

$65

CO2

54 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$30

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 26m

13m in the air

Air Distance

105 mi

Total Cost

$124

CO2

27 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Olive Branch, MS → MEM 15m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 13m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

GLH → Itta Bena, MS 58m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $124) $124

Airports

Olive Branch, MS MEM — Memphis International Airport 10 mi, ~15m drive

Itta Bena, MS GLH — Mid Delta Regional Airport 38 mi, ~58m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MEM and GLH. 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

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

3h 54m

2h 35m on rail

Total Cost

$22

CO2

6 kg

Route

City of New Orleans

Door-to-Door Timeline

Olive Branch, MS → Memphis 26m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 155m

Arrival 10m

Greenwood Amtrak Station → Itta Bena, MS 13m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $22) $22

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

Stations

From Memphis 18 mi, ~26m drive

To Greenwood Amtrak Station 8 mi, ~13m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~4/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 4 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

3h 27m

1h 10m on road

Total Cost

CO2

3 kg

Route

Greyhound US1173

Door-to-Door Timeline

Olive Branch, MS → Memphis Bus Station (MEM6) 17m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 70m

Arrival 10m

Batesville(Terza One Stop Shop) (BMS6) → Itta Bena, MS 95m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $6) $6

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

Stations

From MEM6 — Memphis Bus Station 12 mi, ~17m drive

To BMS6 — Batesville(Terza One Stop Shop) 63 mi, ~95m 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	Train	Bus
Door-to-door time	2h 53m	3h 26m	3h 54m	3h 27m
Total cost (1 person)	$65	$124	$22	$6
Carbon footprint	54 kg CO₂	27 kg CO₂	6 kg CO₂	3 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: Amtrak GTFS, 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 16, 2026.

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