Drive or Fly: Evanston, WY to South Greeley, WY?

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 OGD–CYS. At 359 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

5h 57m

Distance

359.2 mi

Total Cost

$124

CO2

145 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$89

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 10m

38m in the air

Air Distance

320 mi

Total Cost

$188

CO2

82 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Evanston, WY → OGD 82m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 38m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

CYS → South Greeley, WY 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $133) $133

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Evanston, WY OGD — Ogden Hinckley Airport 55 mi, ~82m drive

South Greeley, WY CYS — Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field 4 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between OGD and CYS. 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

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

7h 55m

6h 30m on road

Total Cost

$35

CO2

21 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Evanston, WY → Evanston (Chevron) (ENT6) 30m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 390m

Arrival 10m

Cheyenne (Sinclair) (CHY6) → South Greeley, WY 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $35) $35

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

Stations

From ENT6 — Evanston (Chevron) 0 mi, ~30m drive

To CHY6 — Cheyenne (Sinclair) 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	5h 57m	4h 10m	7h 55m
Total cost (1 person)	$124	$188	$35
Carbon footprint	145 kg CO₂	82 kg CO₂	21 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 Oct 24, 2026.

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