Drive or Fly: Wentzville, MO to Bonne Terre, MO?

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 STL–STL. At 85 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 42m

Distance

85.1 mi

Total Cost

$54

CO2

34 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$19

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 15m

8m in the air

Air Distance

63 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

16 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Wentzville, MO → STL 40m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 8m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

STL → Bonne Terre, MO 87m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

Wentzville, MO STL — St. Louis Lambert International Airport 26 mi, ~40m drive

Bonne Terre, MO STL — St. Louis Lambert International Airport 58 mi, ~87m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between STL and STL. 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 33m

30m on road

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Greyhound US0175s

Door-to-Door Timeline

Wentzville, MO → Warrenton (Phillips 66) (WRT6) 23m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 30m

Arrival 10m

Washington (WAS6) → Bonne Terre, MO 75m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $2) $2

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

Stations

From WRT6 — Warrenton (Phillips 66) 15 mi, ~23m drive

To WAS6 — Washington 50 mi, ~75m 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	1h 42m	4h 15m	2h 33m
Total cost (1 person)	$54	$123	$2
Carbon footprint	34 kg CO₂	16 kg CO₂	1 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 15, 2026.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Wentzville, MO to Bonne Terre, MO with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.