Drive or Fly: East Independence, MO to Cameron, MO?

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 MCI–MCI. At 48 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 5m

Distance

48.8 mi

Total Cost

$46

CO2

20 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$11

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 40m

5m in the air

Air Distance

45 mi

Total Cost

$122

CO2

11 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

East Independence, MO → MCI 36m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 5m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

MCI → Cameron, MO 59m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $122) $122

Airports

East Independence, MO MCI — Kansas City International Airport 24 mi, ~36m drive

Cameron, MO MCI — Kansas City International Airport 39 mi, ~59m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MCI and MCI. 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

2h 42m

50m on road

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Greyhound US0180s

Door-to-Door Timeline

East Independence, MO → Kansas City Bus Station (KCD6) 17m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 50m

Arrival 10m

Leavenworth Bus Stop (LVR6) → Cameron, MO 70m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $3) $3

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

Stations

From KCD6 — Kansas City Bus Station 11 mi, ~17m drive

To LVR6 — Leavenworth Bus Stop 47 mi, ~70m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~8/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 8 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	1h 5m	3h 40m	2h 42m
Total cost (1 person)	$46	$122	$3
Carbon footprint	20 kg CO₂	11 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

48.8 mi 1h 4m

via I 35; MO 110, MO 291, US 69

Alternative (+8 min)

56.2 mi 1h 13m

via I 35; MO 110, East Truman Road, I 435; US 24

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from East Independence, MO to Cameron, MO with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.