Drive or Fly: Wea, KS to Fontana, KS?

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 MCI–MCI. At 30 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

45m

Distance

30 mi

Total Cost

$42

CO2

12 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$7

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

4h 35m

3m in the air

Air Distance

22 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

6 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Wea, KS → MCI 61m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 3m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

MCI → Fontana, KS 91m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Wea, KS MCI — Kansas City International Airport 41 mi, ~61m drive

Fontana, KS MCI — Kansas City International Airport 61 mi, ~91m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MCI and MCI. 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 56m

45m on road

Total Cost

CO2

2 kg

Route

Greyhound US1142

Door-to-Door Timeline

Wea, KS → Kansas City Bus Station (KCD6) 41m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 45m

Arrival 10m

Lawrence Bus Stop (LWR6) → Fontana, KS 65m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $4) $4

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

Stations

From KCD6 — Kansas City Bus Station 27 mi, ~41m drive

To LWR6 — Lawrence Bus Stop 43 mi, ~65m 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	45m	4h 35m	2h 56m
Total cost (1 person)	$42	$121	$4
Carbon footprint	12 kg CO₂	6 kg CO₂	2 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 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

30 mi 45m

via US 69, West 359th Street

Alternative (+7 min)

33.1 mi 53m

via US 69, US 169; K-7, Hedge Lane

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Wea, KS to Fontana, KS with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.