Drive or Fly: Georgetown, KY to Madisonville, KY?
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 TRI–OWB. At 326 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
6h 24m
Distance
326.6 mi
Total Cost
$104
CO2
132 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
4h 30m
30m in the air
Air Distance
247 mi
Total Cost
$185
CO2
63 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between TRI and OWB. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 6h 24m | 4h 30m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $104 | $185 |
| Carbon footprint | 132 kg CO2 | 63 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 Jun 3, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via Western Kentucky Parkway, US 150, US 25E
via Cumberland Parkway, Western Kentucky Parkway, KY 80
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Georgetown, KY to Madisonville, KY with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.