Drive or Fly: Waldo, AR to Pine Bluff, AR?

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 ELD–LIT. At 108 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

2h 4m

Distance

108.2 mi

Total Cost

$59

CO2

44 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$24

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 50m

11m in the air

Air Distance

96 mi

Total Cost

$124

CO2

24 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Waldo, AR → ELD 44m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 11m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

LIT → Pine Bluff, AR 55m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $124) $124

Airports

Waldo, AR ELD — South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field 29 mi, ~44m drive

Pine Bluff, AR LIT — Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field 37 mi, ~55m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between ELD and LIT. 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

3h 56m

2h 16m on rail

Total Cost

$21

CO2

6 kg

Route

Texas Eagle

Door-to-Door Timeline

Waldo, AR → Hope Amtrak Station 30m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 136m

Arrival 10m

Little Rock Union Station → Pine Bluff, AR 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $21) $21

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

Stations

From Hope Amtrak Station 0 mi, ~30m drive

To Little Rock Union Station 0 mi, ~30m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~8/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 8 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

3h 35m

2h 10m on road

Total Cost

$14

CO2

6 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Waldo, AR → Texarkana (Travel Stop) (TEX6) 30m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 130m

Arrival 10m

Bryant-Little Rock (Gassy's) (BRT6) → Pine Bluff, AR 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $14) $14

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

Stations

From TEX6 — Texarkana (Travel Stop) 0 mi, ~30m drive

To BRT6 — Bryant-Little Rock (Gassy's) 0 mi, ~30m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~14/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	Train	Bus
Door-to-door time	2h 4m	3h 50m	3h 56m	3h 35m
Total cost (1 person)	$59	$124	$21	$14
Carbon footprint	44 kg CO₂	24 kg CO₂	6 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: Amtrak GTFS, 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 13, 2026.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Waldo, AR to Pine Bluff, AR with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.