Drive or Fly: St. Louis, MO to Terre Haute, 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 STL–IRK. At 268 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
5h 36m
Distance
268.9 mi
Total Cost
$94
CO2
109 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 49m
25m in the air
Air Distance
205 mi
Total Cost
$183
CO2
52 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between STL and IRK. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 5h 36m | 3h 49m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $94 | $183 |
| Carbon footprint | 109 kg CO2 | 52 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 17, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via I 64; US 40; US 61, US 63, US 24; US 36; MO 110
via US 63, I 70; US 40, US 136
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from St. Louis, MO to Terre Haute, MO with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.