Drive or Fly: Staunton, IL to Bremen, IL?

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 BLV–BLV. At 79 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 6m

Distance

79.9 mi

Total Cost

$53

CO2

32 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$18

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 58m

9m in the air

Air Distance

72 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

18 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Staunton, IL → BLV 49m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 9m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

BLV → Bremen, IL 60m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

Staunton, IL BLV — Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport 32 mi, ~49m drive

Bremen, IL BLV — Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport 40 mi, ~60m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between BLV and BLV. 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

4h 12m

2h 5m on road

Total Cost

CO2

5 kg

Route

FlixBus N2521

Door-to-Door Timeline

Staunton, IL → St Louis Bus Station (SLD6) 52m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 125m

Arrival 10m

Carbondale Intermodal Station (CDI6) → Bremen, IL 50m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $9) $9

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

Stations

From SLD6 — St Louis Bus Station 35 mi, ~52m drive

To CDI6 — Carbondale Intermodal Station 34 mi, ~50m 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	Bus
Door-to-door time	2h 6m	3h 58m	4h 12m
Total cost (1 person)	$53	$123	$9
Carbon footprint	32 kg CO₂	18 kg CO₂	5 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 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

79.9 mi 2h 6m

via IL 4, IL 4; IL 15, IL 4; IL 13

Alternative (+0 min)

91.4 mi 2h 6m

via IL 159, IL 3, I 55

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Staunton, IL to Bremen, IL with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.