Drive or Fly: Enterprise, AL to Huntsville, 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 MGM–HSV. At 162 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

3h 8m

Distance

162.8 mi

Total Cost

$71

CO2

66 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$36

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 25m

17m in the air

Air Distance

138 mi

Total Cost

$126

CO2

35 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Enterprise, AL → MGM 49m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 17m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

HSV → Huntsville, AL 19m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $126) $126

Airports

Enterprise, AL MGM — Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) Airport 33 mi, ~49m drive

Huntsville, AL HSV — Huntsville International Airport 13 mi, ~19m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MGM and HSV. 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

5h 2m

3h 40m on road

Total Cost

$17

CO2

9 kg

Route

Greyhound US0115

Door-to-Door Timeline

Enterprise, AL → Montgomery Intermodal Center (MRY6) 45m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 220m

Arrival 10m

Huntsville, AL (HTV6) → Huntsville, AL 12m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $17) $17

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

Stations

From MRY6 — Montgomery Intermodal Center 30 mi, ~45m drive

To HTV6 — Huntsville, AL 8 mi, ~12m 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	3h 8m	3h 25m	5h 2m
Total cost (1 person)	$71	$126	$17
Carbon footprint	66 kg CO₂	35 kg CO₂	9 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 19, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

162.8 mi 3h 8m

via I 65, I 565; US 72 Alternate, County Road 24

Shortest (+25 min)

160.2 mi 3h 33m

via US 231, I 65, AL 79

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