Drive or Fly: Owasso, OK to Oklahoma County, OK?

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 TUL–OKC. At 112 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

2h 6m

Distance

112.9 mi

Total Cost

$60

CO2

46 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$25

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 45m

12m in the air

Air Distance

100 mi

Total Cost

$124

CO2

26 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Owasso, OK → TUL 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 12m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

OKC → Oklahoma County, OK 23m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $124) $124

Airports

Owasso, OK TUL — Tulsa International Airport 5 mi, ~10m drive

Oklahoma County, OK OKC — OKC Will Rogers World Airport 15 mi, ~23m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between TUL and OKC. 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

2h 32m

1h 40m on road

Total Cost

$11

CO2

6 kg

Route

Greyhound US1210

Door-to-Door Timeline

Owasso, OK → Tulsa Bus Station (TUL6) 16m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 100m

Arrival 10m

Oklahoma City Bus Station (OKL6) → Oklahoma County, OK 11m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $11) $11

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

Stations

From TUL6 — Tulsa Bus Station 11 mi, ~16m drive

To OKL6 — Oklahoma City Bus Station 7 mi, ~11m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~15/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	2h 6m	2h 45m	2h 32m
Total cost (1 person)	$60	$124	$11
Carbon footprint	46 kg CO₂	26 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 Owasso, OK to Oklahoma County, OK with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.