Drive or Fly: Auburn, AL to Moffits Mill, 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 CSG–CSG. At 22 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

40m

Distance

22.9 mi

Total Cost

$40

CO2

9 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$5

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 11m

2m in the air

Air Distance

19 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

5 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Auburn, AL → CSG 48m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 2m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

CSG → Moffits Mill, AL 21m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Auburn, AL CSG — Columbus Airport 32 mi, ~48m drive

Moffits Mill, AL CSG — Columbus Airport 14 mi, ~21m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between CSG and CSG. 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

1h 16m

20m on road

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Greyhound US0624S

Door-to-Door Timeline

Auburn, AL → Auburn Bus Stop (AUB6) 10m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 20m

Arrival 10m

Opelika 4th Street Station (OPL6) → Moffits Mill, AL 21m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $1) $1

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

Stations

From AUB6 — Auburn Bus Stop 5 mi, ~10m drive

To OPL6 — Opelika 4th Street Station 14 mi, ~21m 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	40m	3h 11m	1h 16m
Total cost (1 person)	$40	$121	$1
Carbon footprint	9 kg CO₂	5 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 Jun 3, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

22.9 mi 39m

via AL 169, CR 240, I 85; US 29

Shortest (+0 min)

20.6 mi 39m

via Moores Mill Road, CR 240, AL 169

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