Drive or Fly: Salina, OK to Midwest City, OK?

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 TUL–OKC. At 158 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 58m

Distance

158.7 mi

Total Cost

$70

CO2

64 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$35

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

3h 37m

17m in the air

Air Distance

138 mi

Total Cost

$126

CO2

35 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Salina, OK → TUL 62m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 17m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

OKC → Midwest City, OK 18m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $126) $126

Airports

Salina, OK TUL — Tulsa International Airport 41 mi, ~62m drive

Midwest City, OK OKC — OKC Will Rogers World Airport 12 mi, ~18m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between TUL and OKC. 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

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

3h 26m

1h 40m on road

Total Cost

$11

CO2

6 kg

Route

Greyhound US1210

Door-to-Door Timeline

Salina, OK → Tulsa Bus Station (TUL6) 71m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 100m

Arrival 10m

Oklahoma City Bus Station (OKL6) → Midwest City, OK 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $11) $11

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

Stations

From TUL6 — Tulsa Bus Station 47 mi, ~71m drive

To OKL6 — Oklahoma City Bus Station 5 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~15/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

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Bus
Door-to-door time	2h 58m	3h 37m	3h 26m
Total cost (1 person)	$70	$126	$11
Carbon footprint	64 kg CO₂	35 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: 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

158.7 mi 2h 58m

via I 44, OK 20, I 44; OK 66

Alternative (+22 min)

179 mi 3h 20m

via I 40, US 69, US 64; US 69

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Salina, OK to Midwest City, OK with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.