Drive or Fly: Checotah, OK to Muskogee, 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–TUL. At 22 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

28m

Distance

22.6 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

4h 28m

3m in the air

Air Distance

21 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

5 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Checotah, OK → TUL 81m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 3m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

TUL → Muskogee, OK 64m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Checotah, OK TUL — Tulsa International Airport 54 mi, ~81m drive

Muskogee, OK TUL — Tulsa International Airport 42 mi, ~64m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between TUL and TUL. 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 35m

2h 10m on road

Total Cost

$10

CO2

1 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Checotah, OK → Mcalester (Exxon) (MLC6) 30m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 130m

Arrival 10m

Tulsa Bus Station (TUL6) → Muskogee, OK 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $10) $10

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

Stations

From MLC6 — Mcalester (Exxon) 0 mi, ~30m drive

To TUL6 — Tulsa 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	28m	4h 28m	3h 35m
Total cost (1 person)	$40	$121	$10
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 Apr 21, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

22.6 mi 28m

via US 69 Business

Alternative (+4 min)

24.3 mi 33m

via US 69 Business

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