Drive or Fly: Houston, MO to Saint Peters, MO?

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 TBN–STL. At 149 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

3h 8m

Distance

149.9 mi

Total Cost

$68

CO2

61 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$33

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 22m

15m in the air

Air Distance

125 mi

Total Cost

$125

CO2

32 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Houston, MO → TBN 46m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 15m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

STL → Saint Peters, MO 21m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $125) $125

Airports

Houston, MO TBN — Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport-Forney Field 30 mi, ~46m drive

Saint Peters, MO STL — St. Louis Lambert International Airport 14 mi, ~21m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between TBN and STL. 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

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

6h 13m

3h 35m on road

Total Cost

$21

CO2

11 kg

Route

Greyhound US1210

Door-to-Door Timeline

Houston, MO → Springfield CU Transit Center (SPR6) 111m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 215m

Arrival 10m

Saint Louis (Lambert Field) (SOL6) → Saint Peters, MO 22m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $21) $21

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

Stations

From SPR6 — Springfield CU Transit Center 74 mi, ~111m drive

To SOL6 — Saint Louis (Lambert Field) 15 mi, ~22m 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	3h 8m	3h 22m	6h 13m
Total cost (1 person)	$68	$125	$21
Carbon footprint	61 kg CO₂	32 kg CO₂	11 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 Apr 21, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

149.9 mi 3h 8m

via I 44, US 63, MO 100

Alternative (+3 min)

158.4 mi 3h 11m

via I 44, US 63, MO 141

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