Drive or Fly: West Memphis, AR to Benton, AR?

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 MEM–LIT. At 151 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

2h 22m

Distance

151.9 mi

Total Cost

$69

CO2

61 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$34

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 13m

17m in the air

Air Distance

142 mi

Total Cost

$126

CO2

36 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

West Memphis, AR → MEM 21m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 17m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

LIT → Benton, AR 35m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $126) $126

Airports

West Memphis, AR MEM — Memphis International Airport 14 mi, ~21m drive

Benton, AR LIT — Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field 24 mi, ~35m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MEM and LIT. 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 38m

2h 45m on road

Total Cost

$16

CO2

8 kg

Route

Greyhound US1148S

Door-to-Door Timeline

West Memphis, AR → Memphis Bus Station (MEM6) 18m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 165m

Arrival 10m

Bryant-Little Rock (Gassy's) (BRT6) → Benton, AR 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $16) $16

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

Stations

From MEM6 — Memphis Bus Station 12 mi, ~18m drive

To BRT6 — Bryant-Little Rock (Gassy's) 7 mi, ~10m 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	2h 22m	3h 13m	3h 38m
Total cost (1 person)	$69	$126	$16
Carbon footprint	61 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 13, 2026.

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