Drive or Fly: Olive Branch, MS to Oktibbeha County, 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–GTR. At 158 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

3h 3m

Distance

158.5 mi

Total Cost

$70

CO2

64 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$35

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

2h 54m

14m in the air

Air Distance

119 mi

Total Cost

$125

CO2

30 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Olive Branch, MS → MEM 15m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 14m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

GTR → Oktibbeha County, MS 25m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $125) $125

Airports

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

Oktibbeha County, MS GTR — Golden Triangle Regional Airport 17 mi, ~25m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MEM and GTR. 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 51m

1h 43m on road

Total Cost

$10

CO2

5 kg

Route

Greyhound US0610

Door-to-Door Timeline

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

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 103m

Arrival 10m

Tupelo (Brothers Quick Stop) (TUP6) → Oktibbeha County, MS 86m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $10) $10

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

Stations

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

To TUP6 — Tupelo (Brothers Quick Stop) 57 mi, ~86m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~14/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

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Bus
Door-to-door time	3h 3m	2h 54m	3h 51m
Total cost (1 person)	$70	$125	$10
Carbon footprint	64 kg CO₂	30 kg CO₂	5 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 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

158.5 mi 3h 2m

via US 78, US 45 ALT, MS 25

Shortest (+11 min)

148.3 mi 3h 14m

via MS 15, US 78, US 82

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Olive Branch, MS to Oktibbeha County, MS with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.