Drive or Fly: Leesburg, GA to Warner Robins, GA?

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 ABY–MCN. At 88 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 50m

Distance

88.3 mi

Total Cost

$55

CO2

36 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$20

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

2h 39m

8m in the air

Air Distance

69 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

18 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Leesburg, GA → ABY 21m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 8m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

MCN → Warner Robins, GA 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

Leesburg, GA ABY — Southwest Georgia Regional Airport 14 mi, ~21m drive

Warner Robins, GA MCN — Middle Georgia Regional Airport 6 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between ABY and MCN. 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

3h 11m

2h 20m on road

Total Cost

CO2

5 kg

Route

Greyhound US0636s

Door-to-Door Timeline

Leesburg, GA → Albany (BP One Leaf) (ALY6) 16m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 140m

Arrival 10m

Warner Robins Bus Stop (WRG6) → Warner Robins, GA 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $9) $9

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

Stations

From ALY6 — Albany (BP One Leaf) 11 mi, ~16m drive

To WRG6 — Warner Robins Bus Stop 1 mi, ~10m 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	1h 50m	2h 39m	3h 11m
Total cost (1 person)	$55	$123	$9
Carbon footprint	36 kg CO₂	18 kg CO₂	5 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

88.3 mi 1h 49m

via I 75, GA 300, GA 32

Alternative (+13 min)

88.6 mi 2h 3m

via US 19; GA 3, GA 224, GA 49

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Leesburg, GA to Warner Robins, GA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.