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Drive or Fly: Ironton, MO to Saint Joseph, 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 CGI–MCI. At 353 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

7h 17m

Distance

353.3 mi

Total Cost

$113

CO2

143 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$78
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

4h 58m

33m in the air

Air Distance

273 mi

Total Cost

$186

CO2

69 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Ironton, MO → CGI 95m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 33m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
MCI → Saint Joseph, MO 50m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $131) $131
Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Ironton, MO CGI — Cape Girardeau Regional Airport 63 mi, ~95m drive
Saint Joseph, MO MCI — Kansas City International Airport 33 mi, ~50m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between CGI and MCI. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 2h 19m 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

At a Glance

Drive Fly
Door-to-door time 7h 17m 4h 58m
Total cost (1 person) $113 $186
Carbon footprint 143 kg CO2 69 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
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 19, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest
353.3 mi 7h 16m

via I 70; US 40, MO 47, I 29; US 71

Alternative (+17 min)
358.4 mi 7h 34m

via US 36; MO 110, I 70; US 40, US 63

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