Drive or Fly: Wetumka, OK to Citra, OK?

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 TUL–OKC. At 36 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

53m

Distance

36.4 mi

Total Cost

$43

CO2

15 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$8

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

5h 49m

4m in the air

Air Distance

31 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

8 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Wetumka, OK → TUL 104m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 4m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

OKC → Citra, OK 121m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Wetumka, OK TUL — Tulsa International Airport 69 mi, ~104m drive

Citra, OK OKC — OKC Will Rogers World Airport 80 mi, ~121m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between TUL and OKC. 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

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

3h 52m

23m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Heartland Flyer

Door-to-Door Timeline

Wetumka, OK → Purcell Amtrak Station 97m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 23m

Arrival 10m

Pauls Valley Amtrak Station → Citra, OK 72m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $4) $4

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

Stations

From Purcell Amtrak Station 65 mi, ~97m drive

To Pauls Valley Amtrak Station 48 mi, ~72m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~1/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 1 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	53m	5h 49m	3h 52m
Total cost (1 person)	$43	$121	$4
Carbon footprint	15 kg CO₂	8 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: Amtrak 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

36.4 mi 52m

via US 75, North South 3727 Road, OK 1

Alternative (+9 min)

42.2 mi 1h 2m

via OK 48, US 75, US 270

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Wetumka, OK to Citra, OK with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.