Drive or Fly: West Hattiesburg, MS to Horn Lake, 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 PIB–MEM. At 284 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

5h 26m

Distance

284.7 mi

Total Cost

$98

CO2

115 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$63

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

30m in the air

Air Distance

254 mi

Total Cost

$185

CO2

65 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

West Hattiesburg, MS → PIB 16m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 30m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

MEM → Horn Lake, MS 11m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $130) $130

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

West Hattiesburg, MS PIB — Hattiesburg Laurel Regional Airport 11 mi, ~16m drive

Horn Lake, MS MEM — Memphis International Airport 7 mi, ~11m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between PIB and MEM. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 2h 29m compared to driving

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

6h 55m

5h 30m on road

Total Cost

$28

CO2

17 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

West Hattiesburg, MS → Hattiesburg (HTB6) 30m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 330m

Arrival 10m

Memphis Bus Station (MEM6) → Horn Lake, MS 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $28) $28

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

Stations

From HTB6 — Hattiesburg 0 mi, ~30m drive

To MEM6 — Memphis Bus Station 0 mi, ~30m 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	5h 26m	2h 57m	6h 55m
Total cost (1 person)	$98	$185	$28
Carbon footprint	115 kg CO₂	65 kg CO₂	17 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.

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