Drive or Fly: Lewisburg, KY to Old Volney, KY?

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 OWB–BNA. At 19 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

25m

Distance

19.6 mi

Total Cost

$39

CO2

8 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$4

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 35m

2m in the air

Air Distance

15 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

4 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Lewisburg, KY → OWB 80m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 2m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

BNA → Old Volney, KY 73m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Lewisburg, KY OWB — Owensboro Daviess County Airport 54 mi, ~80m drive

Old Volney, KY BNA — Nashville International Airport 49 mi, ~73m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between OWB and BNA. 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

2h 56m

1h 10m on road

Total Cost

CO2

3 kg

Route

Greyhound US0185

Door-to-Door Timeline

Lewisburg, KY → Madisonville (Motel 6) (CPM6) 50m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 70m

Arrival 10m

Clarksville Park & Ride (CLK6) → Old Volney, KY 31m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $6) $6

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

Stations

From CPM6 — Madisonville (Motel 6) 33 mi, ~50m drive

To CLK6 — Clarksville Park & Ride 21 mi, ~31m 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	25m	4h 35m	2h 56m
Total cost (1 person)	$39	$121	$6
Carbon footprint	8 kg CO₂	4 kg CO₂	3 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 19, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

19.6 mi 25m

via US 431, US 79

Alternative (+2 min)

20.9 mi 28m

via US 431, US 68; KY 80

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Lewisburg, KY to Old Volney, KY with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.