Drive or Fly: Horn Lake, MS to Picayune, MS?

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 MEM–GPT. At 343 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

6h 29m

Distance

343.9 mi

Total Cost

$107

CO2

139 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$72

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 44m

37m in the air

Air Distance

307 mi

Total Cost

$187

CO2

78 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Horn Lake, MS → MEM 11m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 37m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

GPT → Picayune, MS 56m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $132) $132

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Horn Lake, MS MEM — Memphis International Airport 7 mi, ~11m drive

Picayune, MS GPT — Gulfport Biloxi International Airport 37 mi, ~56m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MEM and GPT. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 2h 45m compared to driving

+ 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

9h 14m

8h 10m on road

Total Cost

$36

CO2

19 kg

Route

Greyhound US1173

Door-to-Door Timeline

Horn Lake, MS → Memphis Bus Station (MEM6) 12m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 490m

Arrival 10m

Slidell (Fremaux Quick Stop) (SLI6) → Picayune, MS 27m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $36) $36

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

Stations

From MEM6 — Memphis Bus Station 8 mi, ~12m drive

To SLI6 — Slidell (Fremaux Quick Stop) 18 mi, ~27m 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	6h 29m	3h 44m	9h 14m
Total cost (1 person)	$107	$187	$36
Carbon footprint	139 kg CO₂	78 kg CO₂	19 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 Jun 3, 2026.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Horn Lake, MS to Picayune, MS with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.