Drive or Fly: Scott City, MO to Kansas City, MO?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for CGI–MCI. At 354 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
6h 43m
Distance
354.8 mi
Total Cost
$113
CO2
143 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 10m
36m in the air
Air Distance
304 mi
Total Cost
$187
CO2
77 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between CGI and MCI. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 6h 43m | 3h 10m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $113 | $187 |
| Carbon footprint | 143 kg CO2 | 77 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
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.
via I 70; US 40, I 55, I 64; US 40; US 61
via US 50, I 55, I 70; US 40
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Scott City, MO to Kansas City, MO with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.