Drive or Fly: Grosse Tete, LA to Blythwood, LA?

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 BTR–BTR. At 34 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

49m

Distance

34.2 mi

Total Cost

$42

CO2

14 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$7

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 5m

2m in the air

Air Distance

20 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

5 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Grosse Tete, LA → BTR 28m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 2m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

BTR → Blythwood, LA 35m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Grosse Tete, LA BTR — Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport 19 mi, ~28m drive

Blythwood, LA BTR — Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport 23 mi, ~35m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between BTR and BTR. 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

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

3h 55m

1h 22m on rail

Total Cost

$13

CO2

4 kg

Route

Sunset Limited

Door-to-Door Timeline

Grosse Tete, LA → New Iberia Amtrak 54m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 82m

Arrival 10m

Schriever Amtrak → Blythwood, LA 59m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $13) $13

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

Stations

From New Iberia Amtrak 36 mi, ~54m drive

To Schriever Amtrak 39 mi, ~59m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~4/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 4 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	49m	3h 5m	3h 55m
Total cost (1 person)	$42	$121	$13
Carbon footprint	14 kg CO₂	5 kg CO₂	4 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: Amtrak 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 Jun 4, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

34.2 mi 48m

via LA 1, I 10

Shortest (+3 min)

29.6 mi 52m

via LA 77, LA 1

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Grosse Tete, LA to Blythwood, LA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.