Drive or Fly: East Independence, MO to Edina, MO?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for MCI–IRK. At 191 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
4h 1m
Distance
191.4 mi
Total Cost
$77
CO2
77 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 23m
17m in the air
Air Distance
138 mi
Total Cost
$126
CO2
35 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between MCI and IRK. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 4h 1m | 3h 23m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $77 | $126 |
| Carbon footprint | 77 kg CO2 | 35 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 19, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via US 36; MO 110, I 35; MO 110, US 63
via MO 6, I 35; MO 110, US 65 Business; MO 6
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from East Independence, MO to Edina, MO with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.