Drive or Fly: Stroud, OK to Warwick, 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 SWO–SWO. At 26 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

29m

Distance

26.3 mi

Total Cost

$41

CO2

11 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$6

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 48m

2m in the air

Air Distance

20 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

5 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Stroud, OK → SWO 56m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 2m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

SWO → Warwick, OK 50m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Stroud, OK SWO — Stillwater Regional Airport 37 mi, ~56m drive

Warwick, OK SWO — Stillwater Regional Airport 33 mi, ~50m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between SWO and SWO. 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 1m

1h 40m on road

Total Cost

$11

CO2

6 kg

Route

Greyhound US1210

Door-to-Door Timeline

Stroud, OK → Tulsa Bus Station (TUL6) 70m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 100m

Arrival 10m

Oklahoma City Bus Station (OKL6) → Warwick, OK 46m

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, ~70m drive

To OKL6 — Oklahoma City Bus Station 31 mi, ~46m 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	29m	3h 48m	4h 1m
Total cost (1 person)	$41	$121	$11
Carbon footprint	11 kg CO₂	5 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 16, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

26.3 mi 29m

via I 44

Shortest (+1 min)

21.7 mi 30m

via US Historic 66; OK 66

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