Drive or Fly: Lenexa, KS to Colby, KS?

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 MCI–MCK. At 369 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

6h 22m

Distance

369.4 mi

Total Cost

$117

CO2

149 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$82

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 49m

41m in the air

Air Distance

340 mi

Total Cost

$189

CO2

87 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Lenexa, KS → MCI 36m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 41m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

MCK → Colby, KS 92m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $134) $134

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Lenexa, KS MCI — Kansas City International Airport 24 mi, ~36m drive

Colby, KS MCK — McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport 61 mi, ~92m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MCI and MCK. 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

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

10h 21m

8h 45m on road

Total Cost

$41

CO2

22 kg

Route

Greyhound US0180s

Door-to-Door Timeline

Lenexa, KS → Kansas City 47Th St Transit Center (KSC6) 17m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 525m

Arrival 10m

Goodland (Mcdonald's) (GDN6) → Colby, KS 54m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $41) $41

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

Stations

From KSC6 — Kansas City 47Th St Transit Center 11 mi, ~17m drive

To GDN6 — Goodland (Mcdonald's) 36 mi, ~54m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~6/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 6 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 22m	4h 49m	10h 21m
Total cost (1 person)	$117	$189	$41
Carbon footprint	149 kg CO₂	87 kg CO₂	22 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.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Lenexa, KS to Colby, KS with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.