Drive or Fly: Overland Park, KS to Ogden, KS?

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 MCI–MHK. At 130 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 23m

Distance

130.5 mi

Total Cost

$64

CO2

53 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$29

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 56m

13m in the air

Air Distance

110 mi

Total Cost

$124

CO2

28 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Overland Park, KS → MCI 33m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 13m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

MHK → Ogden, KS 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $124) $124

Airports

Overland Park, KS MCI — Kansas City International Airport 22 mi, ~33m drive

Ogden, KS MHK — Manhattan Regional Airport 3 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MCI and MHK. 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

4h 1m

1h 44m on rail

Total Cost

$12

CO2

3 kg

Route

Southwest Chief

Door-to-Door Timeline

Overland Park, KS → Kansas City 13m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 104m

Arrival 10m

Topeka Amtrak Station → Ogden, KS 84m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $12) $12

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

Stations

From Kansas City 8 mi, ~13m drive

To Topeka Amtrak Station 56 mi, ~84m 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

4h 28m

3h 35m on road

Total Cost

$13

CO2

7 kg

Route

Greyhound US0180s

Door-to-Door Timeline

Overland Park, KS → Kansas City 47Th St Transit Center (KSC6) 14m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 215m

Arrival 10m

Junction City (The Joint) (JCC6) → Ogden, KS 14m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $13) $13

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

Stations

From KSC6 — Kansas City 47Th St Transit Center 9 mi, ~14m drive

To JCC6 — Junction City (The Joint) 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	Train	Bus
Door-to-door time	2h 23m	2h 56m	4h 1m	4h 28m
Total cost (1 person)	$64	$124	$12	$13
Carbon footprint	53 kg CO₂	28 kg CO₂	3 kg CO₂	7 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 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

130.5 mi 2h 22m

via I 70, I 70; US 24; US 40, I 635

Shortest (+0 min)

127.9 mi 2h 23m

via I 70, KS 10, KS 18

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Overland Park, KS to Ogden, KS with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.