Drive or Fly: Oxford, MS to Cleveland, 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–GLH. At 216 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

4h 46m

Distance

216.1 mi

Total Cost

$83

CO2

87 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$48

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

4h 15m

21m in the air

Air Distance

171 mi

Total Cost

$182

CO2

44 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Oxford, MS → BTR 79m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 21m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

GLH → Cleveland, MS 35m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $127) $127

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

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

Cleveland, MS GLH — Mid Delta Regional Airport 24 mi, ~35m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between BTR 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

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

3h 47m on rail

Total Cost

$32

CO2

9 kg

Route

City of New Orleans

Door-to-Door Timeline

Oxford, MS → Mccomb 40m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 227m

Arrival 10m

Greenwood Amtrak Station → Cleveland, MS 53m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $32) $32

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

Stations

From Mccomb 26 mi, ~40m drive

To Greenwood Amtrak Station 35 mi, ~53m 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

12h 45m

9h 15m on road

Total Cost

$31

CO2

16 kg

Route

Greyhound US1173

Door-to-Door Timeline

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

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 555m

Arrival 10m

Batesville(Terza One Stop Shop) (BMS6) → Cleveland, MS 97m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $31) $31

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

Stations

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

To BMS6 — Batesville(Terza One Stop Shop) 64 mi, ~97m 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	4h 46m	4h 15m	6h	12h 45m
Total cost (1 person)	$83	$182	$32	$31
Carbon footprint	87 kg CO₂	44 kg CO₂	9 kg CO₂	16 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 16, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

216.1 mi 4h 45m

via I 55, US 49W, US 49

Shortest (+5 min)

202.4 mi 4h 51m

via US 61, MS 33, US 84

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