Drive or Fly: Waveland, MS to Brandon, MS?

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 GPT–JAN. At 165 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

3h 37m

Distance

165.3 mi

Total Cost

$72

CO2

67 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$37

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 57m

17m in the air

Air Distance

142 mi

Total Cost

$126

CO2

36 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Waveland, MS → GPT 30m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 17m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

JAN → Brandon, MS 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $126) $126

Airports

Waveland, MS GPT — Gulfport Biloxi International Airport 20 mi, ~30m drive

Brandon, MS JAN — Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport 6 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between GPT and JAN. 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

4h 44m

3h 25m on road

Total Cost

$16

CO2

8 kg

Route

Greyhound US1173

Door-to-Door Timeline

Waveland, MS → Slidell (Fremaux Quick Stop) (SLI6) 36m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 205m

Arrival 10m

Jackson (Union Station) (JXD6) → Brandon, MS 18m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $16) $16

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

Stations

From SLI6 — Slidell (Fremaux Quick Stop) 24 mi, ~36m drive

To JXD6 — Jackson (Union Station) 12 mi, ~18m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/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

− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Bus
Door-to-door time	3h 37m	2h 57m	4h 44m
Total cost (1 person)	$72	$126	$16
Carbon footprint	67 kg CO₂	36 kg CO₂	8 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 18, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

165.3 mi 3h 36m

via US 49, I 59, MS 43; MS 603

Alternative (+20 min)

212.2 mi 3h 56m

via I 55, I 12, I 20; US 49

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Waveland, MS to Brandon, MS with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.