Drive or Fly: Winfield, AL to Hamilton, AL?

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 GTR–TUP. At 20 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

31m

Distance

20 mi

Total Cost

$39

CO2

8 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$4

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 33m

2m in the air

Air Distance

18 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

5 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Winfield, AL → GTR 83m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 2m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

TUP → Hamilton, AL 68m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Winfield, AL GTR — Golden Triangle Regional Airport 55 mi, ~83m drive

Hamilton, AL TUP — Tupelo Regional Airport 46 mi, ~68m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between GTR and TUP. 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 24m

1h 25m on road

Total Cost

CO2

3 kg

Route

Greyhound US0622s

Door-to-Door Timeline

Winfield, AL → Jasper (Love's) (JAS6) 52m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 85m

Arrival 10m

Russellville Bus Stop (RLV6) → Hamilton, AL 42m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $6) $6

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

Stations

From JAS6 — Jasper (Love's) 34 mi, ~52m drive

To RLV6 — Russellville Bus Stop 28 mi, ~42m 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	31m	4h 33m	3h 24m
Total cost (1 person)	$39	$121	$6
Carbon footprint	8 kg CO₂	5 kg CO₂	3 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

20 mi 31m

via US 43; US 278; AL 171, US 43; AL 118; AL 171

Alternative (+0 min)

22.1 mi 32m

via I 22; US 78, AL 253, US 43; US 278; AL 171

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Winfield, AL to Hamilton, AL with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.