Drive or Fly: Senatobia, MS to Madison, 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 MEM–JAN. At 159 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 19m

Distance

159.2 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 18m

18m in the air

Air Distance

149 mi

Total Cost

$126

CO2

38 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Senatobia, MS → MEM 44m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 18m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

JAN → Madison, MS 16m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $126) $126

Airports

Senatobia, MS MEM — Memphis International Airport 30 mi, ~44m drive

Madison, MS JAN — Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport 11 mi, ~16m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MEM and JAN. 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 56m

3h 13m on rail

Total Cost

$27

CO2

8 kg

Route

City of New Orleans

Door-to-Door Timeline

Senatobia, MS → Marks Amtrak 45m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 193m

Arrival 10m

Jackson → Madison, MS 18m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $27) $27

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

Stations

From Marks Amtrak 30 mi, ~45m drive

To Jackson 12 mi, ~18m 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

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

3h 55m

2h 40m on road

Total Cost

$16

CO2

8 kg

Route

Greyhound US1173

Door-to-Door Timeline

Senatobia, MS → Batesville(Terza One Stop Shop) (BMS6) 32m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 160m

Arrival 10m

Jackson (Union Station) (JXD6) → Madison, MS 18m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $16) $16

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

Stations

From BMS6 — Batesville(Terza One Stop Shop) 21 mi, ~32m drive

To JXD6 — Jackson (Union Station) 12 mi, ~18m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/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

− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train	Bus
Door-to-door time	2h 19m	3h 18m	4h 56m	3h 55m
Total cost (1 person)	$70	$126	$27	$16
Carbon footprint	64 kg CO₂	38 kg CO₂	8 kg CO₂	8 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, 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 16, 2026.

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