Drive or Fly: Harrisonville, MO to Florissant, MO?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

Short enough to drive comfortably in a day. Airport overhead makes flying slower door-to-door. Available flights require a connection, adding time and cost.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

Distance

246.2 mi

Total Cost

$96

CO2

99 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$61

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 49m

26m in the air

Air Distance

217 mi

Total Cost

$184

CO2

55 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Harrisonville, MO → MCI 73m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 26m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

STL → Florissant, MO 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $129) $129

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Harrisonville, MO MCI — Kansas City International Airport 49 mi, ~73m drive

Florissant, MO STL — St. Louis Lambert International Airport 4 mi, ~10m drive

Flight Data

Service

Connecting only

On-Time

98.9%

Cancellation

1.1%

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

7h 47m

6h 21m on rail

Total Cost

$45

CO2

13 kg

Route

Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner

Door-to-Door Timeline

Harrisonville, MO → Lee'S Summit Amtrak (LEE) 27m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 381m

Arrival 10m

Alton Amtrak Station (ALN) → Florissant, MO 19m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $45) $45

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

Stations

From LEE — Lee'S Summit Amtrak 18 mi, ~27m drive

To ALN — Alton Amtrak Station 13 mi, ~19m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~1/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 1 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	5h	3h 49m	7h 47m
Total cost (1 person)	$96	$184	$45
Carbon footprint	99 kg CO₂	55 kg CO₂	13 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	99% on-time

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 Oct 24, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

246.2 mi 4h 59m

via I 70; US 40, I 70, MO 7

Alternative (+13 min)

255.5 mi 5h 13m

via I 70; US 40, US 50, I 70

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Harrisonville, MO to Florissant, MO with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.