Drive or Fly: Oxford, MS to Carthage, 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 BTR–AEX. At 54 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 34m

Distance

54.6 mi

Total Cost

$47

CO2

22 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$12

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

5h 3m

4m in the air

Air Distance

37 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

9 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Oxford, MS → BTR 79m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 4m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

AEX → Carthage, MS 100m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Oxford, MS BTR — Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport 53 mi, ~79m drive

Carthage, MS AEX — Alexandria International Airport 66 mi, ~100m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between BTR and AEX. 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 11m

22m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

City of New Orleans

Door-to-Door Timeline

Oxford, MS → Mccomb 40m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 22m

Arrival 10m

Brookhaven Amtrak Station → Carthage, MS 89m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $5) $5

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

Stations

From Mccomb 26 mi, ~40m drive

To Brookhaven Amtrak Station 59 mi, ~89m 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

6h 5m

2h 30m on road

Total Cost

$12

CO2

6 kg

Route

Greyhound 2221

Door-to-Door Timeline

Oxford, MS → Baton Rouge Bus Station (BTR6) 88m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 150m

Arrival 10m

Boyce, LA (BOY6) → Carthage, MS 102m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $12) $12

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

Stations

From BTR6 — Baton Rouge Bus Station 59 mi, ~88m drive

To BOY6 — Boyce, LA 68 mi, ~102m 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	1h 34m	5h 3m	3h 11m	6h 5m
Total cost (1 person)	$47	$121	$5	$12
Carbon footprint	22 kg CO₂	9 kg CO₂	1 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: 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

54.6 mi 1h 34m

via US 84, Gloster Road, Oxford-Meadville Road

Alternative (+15 min)

70.4 mi 1h 49m

via US 61, MS 33, Busy Corner Road

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Oxford, MS to Carthage, MS with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.