Drive or Fly: Verdigris, OK to Edmond, 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 TUL–OKC. At 118 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

1h 52m

Distance

118.4 mi

Total Cost

$61

CO2

48 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$26
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

2h 59m

13m in the air

Air Distance

108 mi

Total Cost

$124

CO2

27 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Verdigris, OK → TUL 17m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 13m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
OKC → Edmond, OK 29m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $124) $124

Airports

Verdigris, OK TUL — Tulsa International Airport 11 mi, ~17m drive
Edmond, OK OKC — OKC Will Rogers World Airport 19 mi, ~29m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between TUL and OKC. 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

2h 51m

1h 40m on road

Total Cost

$11

CO2

6 kg

Route

Greyhound US1210

Door-to-Door Timeline

Verdigris, OK → Tulsa Bus Station (TUL6) 26m
Boarding 15m
Bus ride 100m
Arrival 10m
Oklahoma City Bus Station (OKL6) → Edmond, OK 20m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $11) $11

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

Stations

From TUL6 — Tulsa Bus Station 17 mi, ~26m drive
To OKL6 — Oklahoma City Bus Station 13 mi, ~20m 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 1h 52m 2h 59m 2h 51m
Total cost (1 person) $61 $124 $11
Carbon footprint 48 kg CO2 27 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 12, 2026.

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