Drive or Fly: Maryville, MO to Oakville, MO?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

Short enough to drive comfortably in a day. Airport overhead makes flying slower door-to-door. Available flights require a connection, adding time and cost.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

6h 38m

Distance

347.3 mi

Total Cost

$108

CO2

140 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$73

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 51m

33m in the air

Air Distance

276 mi

Total Cost

$186

CO2

70 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Maryville, MO → MCI 109m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 33m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

STL → Oakville, MO 29m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $131) $131

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Maryville, MO MCI — Kansas City International Airport 73 mi, ~109m drive

Oakville, MO STL — St. Louis Lambert International Airport 20 mi, ~29m drive

Flight Data

Service

Connecting only

On-Time

100.0%

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

8h 6m

5h 35m on road

Total Cost

$28

CO2

15 kg

Route

Greyhound US0180s

Door-to-Door Timeline

Maryville, MO → Leavenworth Bus Stop (LVR6) 108m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 335m

Arrival 10m

St Louis Bus Station (SLD6) → Oakville, MO 18m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $28) $28

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

Stations

From LVR6 — Leavenworth Bus Stop 72 mi, ~108m drive

To SLD6 — St Louis Bus Station 12 mi, ~18m 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	6h 38m	4h 51m	8h 6m
Total cost (1 person)	$108	$186	$28
Carbon footprint	140 kg CO₂	70 kg CO₂	15 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	100% on-time

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 Jun 3, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

347.3 mi 6h 37m

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

Shortest (+14 min)

347.1 mi 6h 52m

via US 36, US 61, US 71

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