Drive or Fly: Olive Branch, MS to Walnut Grove, 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 97 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 8m

Distance

97.6 mi

Total Cost

$57

CO2

39 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$22

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 35m

9m in the air

Air Distance

78 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

20 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Olive Branch, MS → MEM 15m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 9m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

GLH → Walnut Grove, MS 71m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

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

Walnut Grove, MS GLH — Mid Delta Regional Airport 47 mi, ~71m 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 20m

1h 30m on rail

Total Cost

$12

CO2

4 kg

Route

City of New Orleans

Door-to-Door Timeline

Olive Branch, MS → Memphis 26m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 90m

Arrival 10m

Marks Amtrak → Walnut Grove, MS 44m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $12) $12

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

Stations

From Memphis 18 mi, ~26m drive

To Marks Amtrak 30 mi, ~44m 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 14m

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) → Walnut Grove, MS 82m

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) 54 mi, ~82m 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 8m	3h 35m	3h 20m	3h 14m
Total cost (1 person)	$57	$123	$12	$6
Carbon footprint	39 kg CO₂	20 kg CO₂	4 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 18, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

97.6 mi 2h 8m

via US 61, I 69; MS 304, I 269; MS 304

Shortest (+0 min)

94.1 mi 2h 8m

via US 61, MS 302, MS 322

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