Drive or Fly: Warr Acres, OK to Muskogee, 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 OKC–TUL. At 148 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

2h 18m

Distance

148.8 mi

Total Cost

$68

CO2

60 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$33

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 33m

15m in the air

Air Distance

127 mi

Total Cost

$125

CO2

32 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Warr Acres, OK → OKC 14m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 15m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

TUL → Muskogee, OK 64m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $125) $125

Airports

Warr Acres, OK OKC — OKC Will Rogers World Airport 9 mi, ~14m drive

Muskogee, OK TUL — Tulsa International Airport 42 mi, ~64m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between OKC and TUL. 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

3h 33m

1h 48m on road

Total Cost

$11

CO2

6 kg

Route

Greyhound US1210

Door-to-Door Timeline

Warr Acres, OK → Oklahoma City Bus Station (OKL6) 13m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 108m

Arrival 10m

Tulsa Bus Station (TUL6) → Muskogee, OK 67m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $11) $11

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

Stations

From OKL6 — Oklahoma City Bus Station 9 mi, ~13m drive

To TUL6 — Tulsa Bus Station 44 mi, ~67m 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	2h 18m	3h 33m	3h 33m
Total cost (1 person)	$68	$125	$11
Carbon footprint	60 kg CO₂	32 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 Warr Acres, OK to Muskogee, OK with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.