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Drive or Fly: Saint Francis, KS to Shawnee, KS?

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 MCK–MCI. At 439 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

7h 55m

Distance

439.6 mi

Total Cost

$132

CO2

178 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$97
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
− Driver fatigue on longer stretches
− Wear and tear on vehicle
− Fuel price fluctuations
Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

4h 59m

46m in the air

Air Distance

381 mi

Total Cost

$190

CO2

97 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Saint Francis, KS → MCK 106m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 46m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
MCI → Shawnee, KS 27m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $135) $135
Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Saint Francis, KS MCK — McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport 71 mi, ~106m drive
Shawnee, KS MCI — Kansas City International Airport 18 mi, ~27m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MCK and MCI. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 2h 56m compared to driving
+ 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

At a Glance

Drive Fly
Door-to-door time 7h 55m 4h 59m
Total cost (1 person) $132 $190
Carbon footprint 178 kg CO2 97 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
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 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest
439.6 mi 7h 54m

via I 70; US 24, I 70; US 40, I 70

Shortest (+27 min)
425.8 mi 8h 22m

via US 36; K-27, US 24, I 70; US 40

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Saint Francis, KS to Shawnee, KS with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.