Drive or Fly: Unicoi, TN to Bartlett, TN?
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 TRI–MEM. At 490 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
9h 2m
Distance
490.4 mi
Total Cost
$143
CO2
198 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 39m
51m in the air
Air Distance
428 mi
Total Cost
$192
CO2
109 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between TRI and MEM. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 9h 2m | 3h 39m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $143 | $192 |
| Carbon footprint | 198 kg CO2 | 109 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 15, 2026.
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Unicoi, TN to Bartlett, TN with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.