Drive or Fly: Sun, LA to Colt, LA?

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 MSY–MSY. At 32 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

46m

Distance

32 mi

Total Cost

$42

CO2

13 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$7

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

4h 9m

3m in the air

Air Distance

24 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

6 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Sun, LA → MSY 76m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 3m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

MSY → Colt, LA 50m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Sun, LA MSY — Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport 50 mi, ~76m drive

Colt, LA MSY — Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport 33 mi, ~50m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MSY and MSY. 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

1h 35m

22m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Crescent

Door-to-Door Timeline

Sun, LA → Picayune Amtrak Station 23m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 22m

Arrival 10m

Slidell Amtrak Station → Colt, LA 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $4) $4

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

Stations

From Picayune Amtrak Station 15 mi, ~23m drive

To Slidell Amtrak Station 3 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/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 7 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	46m	4h 9m	1h 35m
Total cost (1 person)	$42	$121	$4
Carbon footprint	13 kg CO₂	6 kg CO₂	1 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 — 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

32 mi 45m

via LA 3241, I 12, LA 434

Alternative (+6 min)

37.1 mi 52m

via I 12, LA 21, LA 59

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Sun, LA to Colt, LA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.