Drive or Fly: Oxford, MS to New Albany, 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–TUP. At 290 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

5h 57m

Distance

290.6 mi

Total Cost

$100

CO2

117 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$65

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 20m

30m in the air

Air Distance

248 mi

Total Cost

$185

CO2

63 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Oxford, MS → BTR 79m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 30m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

TUP → New Albany, MS 31m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $130) $130

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

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

New Albany, MS TUP — Tupelo Regional Airport 21 mi, ~31m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between BTR and TUP. 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

7h 58m

4h 47m on rail

Total Cost

$42

CO2

12 kg

Route

City of New Orleans

Door-to-Door Timeline

Oxford, MS → Mccomb 40m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 287m

Arrival 10m

Marks Amtrak → New Albany, MS 111m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $42) $42

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

Stations

From Mccomb 26 mi, ~40m drive

To Marks Amtrak 74 mi, ~111m 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

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	5h 57m	4h 20m	7h 58m
Total cost (1 person)	$100	$185	$42
Carbon footprint	117 kg CO₂	63 kg CO₂	12 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 — 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 13, 2026.

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