Drive or Fly: Pontotoc, MS to Greenville, 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 TUP–GLH. At 171 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

3h 1m

Distance

171.7 mi

Total Cost

$73

CO2

69 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$38

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 46m

16m in the air

Air Distance

132 mi

Total Cost

$125

CO2

34 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Pontotoc, MS → TUP 20m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 16m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

GLH → Greenville, MS 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $125) $125

Airports

Pontotoc, MS TUP — Tupelo Regional Airport 13 mi, ~20m drive

Greenville, MS GLH — Mid Delta Regional Airport 7 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between TUP 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

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

4h 49m

1h 3m on rail

Total Cost

$10

CO2

3 kg

Route

City of New Orleans

Door-to-Door Timeline

Pontotoc, MS → Marks Amtrak 109m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 63m

Arrival 10m

Greenwood Amtrak Station → Greenville, MS 77m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $10) $10

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

Stations

From Marks Amtrak 73 mi, ~109m drive

To Greenwood Amtrak Station 51 mi, ~77m 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	3h 1m	2h 46m	4h 49m
Total cost (1 person)	$73	$125	$10
Carbon footprint	69 kg CO₂	34 kg CO₂	3 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 Pontotoc, MS to Greenville, MS with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.